CVE-2003-0853: Integer Overflow
First published: Sat Oct 25 2003(Updated: )
An integer overflow in ls in the fileutils or coreutils packages may allow local users to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a large -w value, which could be remotely exploited via applications that use ls, such as wu-ftpd.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Fileutils | =4.0 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr14 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.5.0 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_vr17 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr9 | |
| GNU Fileutils | =4.0.36 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.1 | |
| GNU Fileutils | =4.1 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr10 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr12 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr7 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.6.2 | |
| GNU Fileutils | =4.1.6 | |
| GNU Fileutils | =4.1.7 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_vr16 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.6.0 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr15 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr4 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr5 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr6 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr11 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr13 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta18_vr8 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.4.2_beta2 | |
| wu-ftpd | =2.6.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8875
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-October/012548.html
- http://www.guninski.com/binls.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-309.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-310.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/6014
- http://www.turbolinux.com/security/TLSA-2003-60.txt
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-213.pdf
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10126
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17069
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000768
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000771
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:106
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0853?
CVE-2003-0853 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0853?
To fix CVE-2003-0853, upgrade the affected GNU Fileutils and wu-ftpd packages to their patched versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0853?
CVE-2003-0853 affects GNU Fileutils versions 4.0 and 4.1, as well as multiple versions of wu-ftpd.
Can CVE-2003-0853 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0853 can potentially be exploited remotely through applications that utilize ls, such as wu-ftpd.
Who is impacted by CVE-2003-0853?
Local users are impacted by CVE-2003-0853, which may allow them to cause disruptions or exploit the vulnerability.
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- version/wu-ftpd/2.5.0
- version/wu-ftpd/2.4.2_vr17
- version/wu-ftpd/2.4.2_beta18_vr9
- version/gnu fileutils/4.0.36
- version/wu-ftpd/2.4.1
- version/gnu fileutils/4.1
- version/wu-ftpd/2.4.2_beta18_vr10
- version/wu-ftpd/2.4.2_beta18_vr12
- version/wu-ftpd/2.4.2_beta18_vr7
- version/wu-ftpd/2.6.2
- version/gnu fileutils/4.1.6
- version/gnu fileutils/4.1.7
- version/wu-ftpd/2.4.2_vr16
- version/wu-ftpd/2.6.0
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- version/wu-ftpd/2.4.2_beta18_vr4
- version/wu-ftpd/2.4.2_beta18_vr5
- version/wu-ftpd/2.4.2_beta18_vr6
- version/wu-ftpd/2.4.2_beta18_vr11
- version/wu-ftpd/2.4.2_beta18_vr13
- version/wu-ftpd/2.4.2_beta18_vr8
- version/wu-ftpd/2.4.2_beta2
- version/wu-ftpd/2.6.1