CVE-2003-0650 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can overwrite arbitrary files and execute code via directory traversal in GameSpy Arcade APK files, requiring user interaction to open the malicious archive.
- 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-2003-0650?
CVE-2003-0650 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Aug 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
Directory traversal vulnerability in GSAPAK.EXE for GameSpy Arcade, possibly versions before 1.3e, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via .. (dot dot) sequences in filenames in a .APK (Zip) file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0650?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gamespy Arcade.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0650?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0650 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-2003-0650 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0650 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c7rx-2qc5-pwqv.