CVE-2003-0218 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 29 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Monkey HTTP Daemon's POST request handling.

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-2003-0218?

CVE-2003-0218 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Apr 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in PostMethod() function for Monkey HTTP Daemon (monkeyd) 0.6.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a POST request with a large body.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0218?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Monkey-Project Monkey.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0218?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0218 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-2003-0218 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0218 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j55m-q38j-g44r.