CVE-2003-1023: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jan 06 2004(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in vfs_s_resolve_symlink of vfs/direntry.c for Midnight Commander (mc) 4.6.0 and earlier, and possibly later versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code during symlink conversion.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Alexander phNNTP | =4.5.52 | |
| Jason Alexander phNNTP | =4.5.55 | |
| Jason Alexander phNNTP | =4.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8658
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200403-09.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-424
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004-034.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004-035.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000833
- http://archive.cert.uni-stuttgart.de/bugtraq/2003/09/msg00309.html
- http://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2004-058.shtml
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-legacy-announce/2004-May/msg00002.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:007
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10645
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10685
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10716
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10772
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10823
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11219
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11262
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11268
- http://secunia.com/advisories/9833
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11296
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108118433222764&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13247
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A822
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-1023?
CVE-2003-1023 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1023?
To fix CVE-2003-1023, update Midnight Commander to version 4.6.1 or later which has addressed this vulnerability.
What versions of Midnight Commander are affected by CVE-2003-1023?
CVE-2003-1023 affects Midnight Commander versions 4.5.52, 4.5.55, and 4.6.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-1023?
CVE-2003-1023 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2003-1023 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-1023 can be exploited remotely during symlink conversion.
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