CVE-2003-0642 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 2 Aug 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can access kernel memory via symlink attacks on WatchGuard ServerLock, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2003-0642?

CVE-2003-0642 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Aug 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WatchGuard ServerLock for Windows 2000 before SL 2.0.4 allows local users to access kernel memory via a symlink attack on \Device\PhysicalMemory.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0642?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Watchguard Serverlock.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0642?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0642 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2003-0642 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0642 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2003-0641 Privilege escalation in n/a Medium 4.6

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c9mg-jwwf-j39f.