CVE-2004-0903: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 24, 2004
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the writeGroup function in nsVCardObj.cpp for Mozilla Firefox before the Preview Release, Mozilla before 1.7.3, and Thunderbird before 0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed VCard attachments that are not properly handled when previewing a message.

Affected Software

34 affected components
Mozilla Thunderbird=0.7.2
Conectiva Linux=9.0
Mozilla Mozilla=1.7
Mozilla Mozilla=1.7.1
Mozilla Thunderbird=0.7.3
Mozilla Thunderbird=0.7
Conectiva Linux=10.0
Mozilla Mozilla=1.7.2
Mozilla Thunderbird=0.7.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Linux=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=3.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
redhat Linux Advanced Workstation=2.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.2
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=8
SUSE SuSE Linux=1.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.0
redhat Fedora Core=core_1.0
redhat Linux=7.3
redhat Linux=9.0
redhat Linux Advanced Workstation=2.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=9.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Linux=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
SUSE SuSE Linux=8.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0

Event History

Sep 24, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0903?

CVE-2004-0903 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0903?

To address CVE-2004-0903, update your Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla, or Thunderbird applications to the latest versions where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What specific software is affected by CVE-2004-0903?

CVE-2004-0903 affects Mozilla Firefox versions before the Preview Release, Mozilla versions prior to 1.7.3, and Thunderbird versions before 0.8.

4

How can attackers exploit CVE-2004-0903?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2004-0903 by sending malformed VCard attachments that trigger a stack-based buffer overflow when previewed.

5

What symptoms indicate a system compromise due to CVE-2004-0903?

Indicators of compromise from CVE-2004-0903 may include unexpected system behavior, crashes, or unauthorized program execution after handling specific VCard files.

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