CVE-2003-0289 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 14 May 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a format string vulnerability in cdrtools to execute arbitrary code and 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-2003-0289?

CVE-2003-0289 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 May 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in scsiopen.c of the cdrecord program in cdrtools 2.0 allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in the dev parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0289?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cdrtools Cdrecord.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0289?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0289 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-2003-0289 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0289 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xp7j-9g27-rqpj.