CVE-2003-0805: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 19, 2003
·Updated
Multiple buffer overflows in UMN gopher daemon (gopherd) 2.x and 3.x before 3.0.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long filename as a result of a LIST command, and (2) the GSisText function, which calculates the view-type.
Affected Software
10 affected components
University of Minnesota gopherd=2.0.3
University of Minnesota gopherd=2.0.4
University of Minnesota gopherd=2.3
University of Minnesota gopherd=2.3.1
University of Minnesota gopherd=3.0.0
University of Minnesota gopherd=3.0.1
University of Minnesota gopherd=3.0.2
University of Minnesota gopherd=3.0.3
University of Minnesota gopherd=3.0.4
University of Minnesota gopherd=3.0.5
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 19, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Oct 6, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0805?
CVE-2003-0805 has a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0805?
To fix CVE-2003-0805, upgrade to version 3.0.6 or later of the UMN gopher daemon.
3
What versions of UMN gopher daemon are affected by CVE-2003-0805?
CVE-2003-0805 affects UMN gopher daemon versions 2.0.3, 2.0.4, 2.3, 2.3.1, 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.0.3, 3.0.4, and 3.0.5.
4
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2003-0805?
CVE-2003-0805 can be exploited by attackers sending specially crafted LIST commands or manipulating the GSisText function.
5
Is CVE-2003-0805 limited to local attacks?
No, CVE-2003-0805 can be exploited remotely, allowing attacks without local access.