CVE-2003-0196 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via buffer overflows in Samba, requiring immediate upgrades.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2003-0196?
CVE-2003-0196 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 15 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in Samba before 2.2.8a may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, as discovered by the Samba team and a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0201.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0196?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Compaq Tru64, Hp Cifs-9000 Server, Hp Hp-Ux, Samba-Tng Samba-Tng, Samba Samba, Sun Solaris and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0196?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2003-0196 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0196 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Hp Hp-Ux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0196, GHSA-m4pp-9j7g-g832.