CVE-2003-0947 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges via a buffer overflow in iwconfig when setuid is enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0947?
CVE-2003-0947 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Nov 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in iwconfig, when installed setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long OUT environment variable.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0947?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wireless Tools Project Wireless Tools.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0947?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0947 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-2003-0947 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0947 exists.
Public exploit code: 4 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p4p9-5425-2328.