CVE-2003-0441 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 19 Feb 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit buffer overflows in Orville Write to gain elevated privileges on the system.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2003-0441?

CVE-2003-0441 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Feb 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in Orville Write (orville-write) 2.53 and earlier allow local users to gain privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0441?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Orville-Write Orville-Write.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0441?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2003-0441 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0441 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DSA-326, GHSA-5hf8-5ggr-mhv2.