CVE-2003-0470 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Symantec Security Check ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0470?
CVE-2003-0470 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jun 2003. 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
Buffer overflow in the "RuFSI Utility Class" ActiveX control (aka "RuFSI Registry Information Class"), as used for the Symantec Security Check service, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to CompareVersionStrings.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0470?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Security Check.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0470?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0470 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-2003-0470 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0470 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hhj4-5xrg-7qr8.