CVE-2003-0203 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on users running vulnerable moxftp clients by sending a maliciously long FTP banner.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2003-0203?
CVE-2003-0203 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Apr 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 moxftp 2.2 and earlier allows remote malicious FTP servers to execute arbitrary code via a long FTP banner.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0203?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Moxftp Moxftp, Xftp Xftp.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0203?
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-2003-0203 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0203 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as DSA-281, GHSA-q8mx-wr5c-627f.