CVE-2003-0432 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 18 Jun 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Ethereal fails to handle certain strings in multiple protocol dissectors, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2003-0432?

CVE-2003-0432 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ethereal Group Ethereal, published on 18 Jun 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Ethereal 0.9.12 and earlier does not handle certain strings properly, with unknown consequences, in the (1) BGP, (2) WTP, (3) DNS, (4) 802.11, (5) ISAKMP, (6) WSP, (7) CLNP, (8) ISIS, and (9) RMI dissectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0432?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ethereal Group Ethereal.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0432?

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-2003-0432 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0432 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-p845-4v57-x54v.