What is the severity of CVE-2003-0649?

CVE-2003-0649 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0649?

To fix CVE-2003-0649, update xpcd to version 2.09 or later, which addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2003-0649?

Local users of xpcd versions 2.08 and earlier are affected by CVE-2003-0649.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0649?

CVE-2003-0649 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

What could an attacker achieve with CVE-2003-0649?

An attacker could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected user by exploiting CVE-2003-0649.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2003-0649

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

14/8/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-0649: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Aug 14 2003(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in xpcd-svga for xpcd 2.08 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
xpcd	<=2.08

Remedy

http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-368

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0649?
CVE-2003-0649 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0649?
To fix CVE-2003-0649, update xpcd to version 2.09 or later, which addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0649?
Local users of xpcd versions 2.08 and earlier are affected by CVE-2003-0649.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0649?
CVE-2003-0649 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
What could an attacker achieve with CVE-2003-0649?
An attacker could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected user by exploiting CVE-2003-0649.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0649?
CVE-2003-0649 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0649?
To fix CVE-2003-0649, update xpcd to version 2.09 or later, which addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0649?
Local users of xpcd versions 2.08 and earlier are affected by CVE-2003-0649.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0649?
CVE-2003-0649 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
What could an attacker achieve with CVE-2003-0649?
An attacker could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected user by exploiting CVE-2003-0649.