CVE-2003-0705 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the mah-jong game application.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2003-0705?

CVE-2003-0705 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in mah-jong 1.5.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0705?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nicolas Boullis Mah-Jong.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0705?

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-2003-0705 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0705 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0705, GHSA-2m7j-prfm-384p.

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