CVE-2003-0648: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 6, 2004
·Updated
Multiple buffer overflows in vfte, based on FTE, before 0.50, allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
2 affected components
fte Fte Text Editor
Debian Debian Linux=3.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 6, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0648?
CVE-2003-0648 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0648?
The recommended fix for CVE-2003-0648 is to upgrade to a version of FTE Text Editor that is 0.50 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0648?
CVE-2003-0648 affects local users of the FTE Text Editor prior to version 0.50 on systems such as Debian GNU/Linux 3.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0648?
CVE-2003-0648 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code by local users.
5
Can CVE-2003-0648 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2003-0648 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system to execute the attack.