CVE-2003-0179 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Lotus Domino COM Object Control Handler, requiring user interaction to trigger the ActiveX control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0179?
CVE-2003-0179 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Mar 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the COM Object Control Handler for Lotus Domino 6.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via multiple attack vectors, as demonstrated using the InitializeUsingNotesUserName method in the iNotes ActiveX control.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0179?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Ibm Lotus Domino Web Server, Ibm Lotus Notes Client.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0179?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0179 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-2003-0179 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0179 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m4q6-7mf8-cxrc.