CVE-2003-0034 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the mtink status monitor using a long HOME environment variable.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0034?
CVE-2003-0034 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Jan 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the mtink status monitor, as included in the printer-drivers package in Mandrake Linux, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0034?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jean-Jacques Sarton Mtink.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0034?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0034 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2003-0034 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0034 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v4p3-h258-jr4j.