CVE-2003-0452 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and bypass shell restrictions in the osh utility via buffer overflows in environment variables or file redirections.
- 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-2003-0452?
CVE-2003-0452 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jun 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflows in osh before 1.7-11 allow local users to execute arbitrary code and bypass shell restrictions via (1) long environment variables or (2) long "file redirections."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0452?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gunnar Ritter Osh.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0452?
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-2003-0452 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0452 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DSA-329, GHSA-75hc-ghm4-5q92.