CVE-2003-0778
First published: Fri Sep 12 2003(Updated: )
saned in sane-backends 1.0.7 and earlier, and possibly later versions, does not properly allocate memory in certain cases, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sane | =1.0.6 | |
| Sane | =1.0.8 | |
| Sane | =1.0.5 | |
| Sane | =1.0.7_beta1 | |
| Sane | =1.0.0 | |
| Sane | =1.0.7_beta2 | |
| Sane-backends | =1.0.10 | |
| Sane | =1.0.9 | |
| Sane | =1.0.3 | |
| Sane | =1.0.2 | |
| Sane | =1.0.4 | |
| Sane | =1.0.7 | |
| Sane | =1.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-379
- 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/8596
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8593
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0778?
CVE-2003-0778 has a medium severity level, as it allows attackers to cause a denial of service due to memory consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0778?
To fix CVE-2003-0778, users should upgrade to a patched version of SANE Backends beyond 1.0.7.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0778?
CVE-2003-0778 affects SANE Backends versions 1.0.0 to 1.0.8 and includes various beta versions.
What types of attacks can CVE-2003-0778 facilitate?
CVE-2003-0778 can facilitate denial of service attacks by exhausting system memory.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0778 if I cannot update?
A potential workaround for CVE-2003-0778 is to restrict access to the saned service to trusted sources.
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- version/sane/1.0.7_beta2
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- version/sane-backends/1.0.10
- version/sane/1.0.9
- version/sane/1.0.3
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- version/sane/1.0.4
- version/sane/1.0.7
- version/sane/1.0.1