CVE-2003-0709 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the whois client when invoked by CGI programs.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2003-0709?
CVE-2003-0709 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Sep 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the whois client, which is not setuid but is sometimes called from within CGI programs, may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line option.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0709?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Whois Whois.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0709?
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-2003-0709 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0709 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0709, GHSA-hjjv-mh56-25f6.