CVE-2003-1295: Low severity redhat Enterprise Linux vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2003
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in xscreensaver 4.12, and possibly other versions, allows attackers to cause xscreensaver to crash via unspecified vectors "while verifying the user-password."

Affected Software

4 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 28, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1295?

CVE-2003-1295 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial-of-service by crashing xscreensaver.

2

How can I fix CVE-2003-1295?

To fix CVE-2003-1295, upgrading to a patched version of xscreensaver or applying available updates for your operating system is recommended.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2003-1295?

CVE-2003-1295 affects xscreensaver version 4.12 and possibly other versions as identified in specific distributions.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2003-1295?

Users of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 and SUSE Linux 9.0 may be affected by CVE-2003-1295.

5

What should I do if I experience issues due to CVE-2003-1295?

If you face issues related to CVE-2003-1295, it is advised to disable xscreensaver temporarily and seek updates from your Linux distribution provider.

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