CVE-2003-0849 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on cfengine servers via a buffer overflow in network packet handling.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0849?
CVE-2003-0849 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Oct 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in net.c for cfengine 2.x before 2.0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain packets with modified length values, which is trusted by the ReceiveTransaction function when using a buffer provided by the BusyWithConnection function.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0849?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Cfengine.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0849?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0849 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2003-0849 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0849 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6q3f-pvg5-m3gm.