CVE-2003-0538 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary Oz programs via crafted MIME messages in Mozart Oz clients, requiring user interaction to open the message.
- 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-2003-0538?
CVE-2003-0538 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jul 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
The mailcap file for mozart 1.2.5 and earlier causes Oz applications to be passed to the Oz interpreter, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Oz programs in a MIME-aware client program.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0538?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mozart Mozart.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0538?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2003-0538 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0538 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DSA-342, GHSA-qvp6-pc9c-jxg2.