CVE-2003-0535 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 10 Jul 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the xbl utility to gain elevated privileges via a crafted command line argument.

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-2003-0535?

CVE-2003-0535 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jul 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in xbl 1.0k and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a long -display command line option.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0535?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xblockout Xbl.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0535?

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-2003-0535 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0535 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2003-0451 Memory corruption in n/a Medium 4.6

Sources

Also known as DSA-345, GHSA-xw7c-j7cv-wwr8.