CVE-2003-0409 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can crash the server or execute arbitrary code via long HTTP requests in BRS WebWeaver.

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-2003-0409?

CVE-2003-0409 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jun 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in BRS WebWeaver 1.04 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP (1) POST or (2) HEAD request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0409?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Brs Webweaver.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0409?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0409 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-2003-0409 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0409 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hwp4-c63x-fx95.

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