CVE-2003-1023: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 6, 2004
·Updated
Stack-based buffer overflow in vfssresolvesymlink 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.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.52
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.5.55
Midnight commander Midnight commander=4.6
Event History
Jan 6, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Jan 20, 2004
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-1023?
CVE-2003-1023 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2003-1023 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-1023 can be exploited remotely during symlink conversion.