CVE-2003-0444 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PNG image in GTKSee.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2003-0444?
CVE-2003-0444 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Mar 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in GTKSee 0.5 and 0.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG image of certain color depths.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0444?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gtksee Gtksee.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0444?
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-2003-0444 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0444 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DSA-337, GHSA-2qwc-x3pr-2jgf.