CVE-2003-0649 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in xpcd-svga triggered by a long HOME environment variable.
- 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-2003-0649?
CVE-2003-0649 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Aug 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in xpcd-svga for xpcd 2.08 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0649?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Xpcd Xpcd.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0649?
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-2003-0649 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0649 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DSA-368, GHSA-75qj-5h3g-4p44.