CVE-2003-0607 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 4.6 Published 10 Mar 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in xconq via environment variables to escalate privileges to the games group.

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-2003-0607?

CVE-2003-0607 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Mar 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in xconq 7.4.1 allows local users to become part of the "games" group via the (1) USER or (2) DISPLAY environment variables.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0607?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Stanley T. Shebs Xconq.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0607?

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-2003-0607 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0607 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DSA-354, GHSA-42cv-xcjf-23rg.