CVE-2003-0159 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in Ethereal's NTLMSSP code, potentially executing arbitrary code or causing a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0159?
CVE-2003-0159 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ethereal Group Ethereal, published on 26 Mar 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the NTLMSSP code for Ethereal 0.9.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0159?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ethereal Group Ethereal.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0159?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0159 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-2003-0159 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0159 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ethereal Group Ethereal
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2cwg-9592-xc58.