CVE-2003-0694 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Sendmail servers via buffer overflow in the prescan function without authentication.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2003-0694?
CVE-2003-0694 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 18 Sep 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The prescan function in Sendmail 8.12.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow attacks, as demonstrated using the parseaddr function in parseaddr.c.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0694?
It affects 18 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server, Compaq Tru64, Freebsd Freebsd, Gentoo Linux, Hp Hp-Ux and 12 more.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0694?
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-2003-0694 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0694 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0694, GHSA-9g2f-xcj6-7657.