CVE-2003-0977
First published: Wed Dec 10 2003(Updated: )
CVS server before 1.11.10 may allow attackers to cause the CVS server to create directories and files in the file system root directory via malformed module requests.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.11.1 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.11 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.11.4 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.11.5 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.10.8 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.11.6 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.11.3 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.11.2 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.10.7 | |
| Distrotech Cvs | =1.11.1_p1 | |
| Slackware Linux | =9.0 | |
| Slackware Linux | =8.1 | |
| Slackware Linux | =9.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://ccvs.cvshome.org/servlets/NewsItemView?newsID=84&JServSessionIdservlets=8u3x1myav1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-422
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-003.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-004.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000808
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:112
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10601
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107168035515554&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107540163908129&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13929
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A866
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A855
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11528
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0977?
CVE-2003-0977 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0977?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0977, upgrade the CVS server to a version later than 1.11.10.
What versions of CVS are affected by CVE-2003-0977?
CVE-2003-0977 affects CVS server versions 1.10.7, 1.10.8, and all 1.11.x versions up to 1.11.10.
What type of attack does CVE-2003-0977 enable?
CVE-2003-0977 allows attackers to create arbitrary directories and files in the root file system through malformed module requests.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2003-0977?
Yes, there are known exploits that take advantage of the CVE-2003-0977 vulnerability to compromise the CVS server.
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