CVE-2003-0720: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Sep 12 2003(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in PINE before 4.58 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed message/external-body MIME type.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington PINE | =3.98 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.0.2 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.0.4 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.10 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.20 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.21 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.30 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.33 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.44 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.50 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.52 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.53 | |
| University of Washington PINE | =4.56 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.idefense.com/advisory/09.10.03.txt
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-273.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q3/0099.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-274.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106329356702508&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106322571805153&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A499
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0720?
CVE-2003-0720 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0720?
To fix CVE-2003-0720, upgrade to PINE version 4.58 or later.
What versions of PINE are affected by CVE-2003-0720?
CVE-2003-0720 affects PINE versions prior to 4.58, including versions 3.98 and 4.0.x through 4.56.
Who is impacted by CVE-2003-0720?
Any users of the vulnerable versions of PINE who handle maliciously crafted email could be impacted by CVE-2003-0720.
Can CVE-2003-0720 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0720 can be exploited remotely through a malformed message/external-body MIME type.
- agent/type
- agent/remedy
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/university of washington
- canonical/university of washington pine
- version/university of washington pine/3.98
- version/university of washington pine/4.0.2
- version/university of washington pine/4.0.4
- version/university of washington pine/4.10
- version/university of washington pine/4.20
- version/university of washington pine/4.21
- version/university of washington pine/4.30
- version/university of washington pine/4.33
- version/university of washington pine/4.44
- version/university of washington pine/4.50
- version/university of washington pine/4.52
- version/university of washington pine/4.53
- version/university of washington pine/4.56