CVE-2003-0269 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in youbin via a long HOME variable to gain elevated privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0269?
CVE-2003-0269 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 May 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in youbin allows local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0269?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Youbin Youbin.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0269?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0269 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-2003-0269 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0269 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-55wh-hx88-xvg8.