CVE-2003-0982 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 11 Dec 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the authentication module of Cisco ACNS.

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-2003-0982?

CVE-2003-0982 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Dec 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the authentication module for Cisco ACNS 4.x before 4.2.11, and 5.x before 5.0.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long password.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0982?

It affects 9 products.

Products include Cisco Application and Content Networking Software, Cisco Content Distribution Manager 4630, Cisco Content Distribution Manager 4650, Cisco Content Distribution Manager 4670, Cisco Content Engine, Cisco Content Engine Module and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0982?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0982 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-2003-0982 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0982 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5v44-7w45-8m9w.