CVE-2003-0652 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 4.6 Published 5 Aug 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in xtokkaetama via a long nickname argument to escalate privileges.

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-2003-0652?

CVE-2003-0652 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 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 xtokkaetama allows local users to gain privileges via a long -nickname command line argument, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0611.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0652?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Xtokkaetama Xtokkaetama.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0652?

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-2003-0652 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0652 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2003-0611 Memory corruption in n/a Medium 4.6

Sources

Also known as DSA-367, GHSA-4gpm-6vj4-5hc4.