CVE-2003-0740
First published: Thu Sep 04 2003(Updated: )
Stunnel 4.00, and 3.24 and earlier, leaks a privileged file descriptor returned by listen(), which allows local users to hijack the Stunnel server.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| stunnel | =3.21c | |
| stunnel | =3.7 | |
| stunnel | =3.3 | |
| stunnel | =3.21b | |
| stunnel | =3.14 | |
| stunnel | =3.4a | |
| stunnel | =3.22 | |
| stunnel | =3.18 | |
| stunnel | =3.20 | |
| stunnel | =3.10 | |
| stunnel | =3.11 | |
| stunnel | =3.19 | |
| stunnel | =3.16 | |
| stunnel | =3.17 | |
| stunnel | =3.24 | |
| stunnel | =3.12 | |
| stunnel | =3.13 | |
| stunnel | =3.21 | |
| stunnel | =3.8 | |
| stunnel | =3.15 | |
| stunnel | =3.21a | |
| stunnel | =3.9 | |
| stunnel | =4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0740?
CVE-2003-0740 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for local users to hijack the Stunnel server.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0740?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0740, upgrade Stunnel to version 4.1 or later to ensure the privileged file descriptor leak is addressed.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2003-0740?
CVE-2003-0740 affects Stunnel versions 4.0 and earlier, including 3.24 and lower versions.
What are the consequences of CVE-2003-0740?
Exploitation of CVE-2003-0740 allows local users to gain unauthorized access and control over the Stunnel service.
Is CVE-2003-0740 related to remote access vulnerabilities?
CVE-2003-0740 is not a remote access vulnerability; it specifically enables local user exploitation of the Stunnel server.
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- version/stunnel/3.22
- version/stunnel/3.18
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- version/stunnel/3.10
- version/stunnel/3.11
- version/stunnel/3.19
- version/stunnel/3.16
- version/stunnel/3.17
- version/stunnel/3.24
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