CVE-2003-0685 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Netris clients by sending a long server response, requiring user interaction to connect.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2003-0685?
CVE-2003-0685 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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
Buffer overflow in Netris 0.52 and earlier, and possibly other versions, allows remote malicious Netris servers to execute arbitrary code on netris clients via a long server response.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0685?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Netris Netris.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0685?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2003-0685 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0685 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0685, DSA-372, GHSA-wwgx-gv4h-mmw4.