CVE-2003-0723 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the gkrellmd monitoring daemon.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2003-0723?
CVE-2003-0723 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 gkrellmd for gkrellm 2.1.x before 2.1.14 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0723?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gkrellm Gkrellm.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0723?
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-2003-0723 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0723 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0723, GHSA-wg44-6gfj-xf8p.