CVE-2003-0833 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on webfs servers by exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow triggered by long directory pathnames.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2003-0833?
CVE-2003-0833 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Oct 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in webfs before 1.20 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating directories that result in a long pathname.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0833?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webfs Webfs.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0833?
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-2003-0833 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0833 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0833, GHSA-chjx-4778-7qf9.