CVE-2003-0968 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the experimental SMB module of FreeRADIUS.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2003-0968?

CVE-2003-0968 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Dec 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 SMB_Logon_Server of the rlm_smb experimental module for FreeRADIUS 0.9.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long User-Password attribute.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0968?

How do I fix CVE-2003-0968?

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-2003-0968 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0968 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0968, GHSA-cq56-hhrj-4j8p.

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