CVE-2003-0638 Memory corruption in n/a
Buffer overflows in Novell iChain allow remote attackers to cause denial of service and potentially execute arbitrary code via crafted login inputs.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0638?
CVE-2003-0638 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Aug 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in Novell iChain 2.1 before Field Patch 3, and iChain 2.2 before Field Patch 1a, allow attackers to cause a denial of service (ABEND) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long user name or (2) an unknown attack related to a "special script against login."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0638?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Novell Ichain.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0638?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0638 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-2003-0638 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0638 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j62w-ww35-j48j.