CVE-2003-0978 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 10 Dec 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

A format string vulnerability in the experimental HKP interface allows remote attackers to cause a crash or execute code during key retrieval.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2003-0978?

CVE-2003-0978 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Dec 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in gpgkeys_hkp (experimental HKP interface) for the GnuPG (gpg) client 1.2.3 and earlier, and 1.3.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers or a malicious keyserver to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code during key retrieval.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0978?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnu Privacy Guard.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0978?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0978 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-2003-0978 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0978 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-chjf-v68x-qx8j.