CVE-2003-0775
First published: Fri Sep 12 2003(Updated: )
saned in sane-backends 1.0.7 and earlier calls malloc with an arbitrary size value if a connection is dropped before the size value has been sent, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or crash).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sane | =1.0.0 | |
| Sane | =1.0.1 | |
| Sane | =1.0.2 | |
| Sane | =1.0.3 | |
| Sane | =1.0.4 | |
| Sane | =1.0.5 | |
| Sane | =1.0.6 | |
| Sane | =1.0.7 | |
| Sane | =1.0.7_beta1 | |
| Sane | =1.0.7_beta2 | |
| Sane | =1.0.8 | |
| Sane | =1.0.9 | |
| Sane-backends | =1.0.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-379
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8600
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-278.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-285.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_046_sane.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:099
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8593
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0775?
CVE-2003-0775 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for causing denial of service through memory consumption or crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0775?
To fix CVE-2003-0775, upgrade to a patched version of sane-backends that mitigates the vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2003-0775?
CVE-2003-0775 affects several versions of sane-backends including 1.0.0 to 1.0.8.
What kind of attack does CVE-2003-0775 facilitate?
CVE-2003-0775 facilitates denial of service attacks due to mishandling of connection drops.
When was CVE-2003-0775 disclosed?
CVE-2003-0775 was disclosed in 2003.
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