CVE-2003-0553 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Netscape Client Detection Tool plugin triggered by a long filename attachment.
- 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-2003-0553?
CVE-2003-0553 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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
Buffer overflow in the Client Detection Tool (CDT) plugin (npcdt.dll) for Netscape 7.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an attachment with a long filename.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0553?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netscape Navigator.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0553?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0553 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-2003-0553 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0553 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4m7r-rwj3-jphv.