CVE-2003-1083 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 13 Feb 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in Monit's HTTP handling.

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

What is CVE-2003-1083?

CVE-2003-1083 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Monit 1.4 to 4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1083?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tildeslash Monit.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1083?

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-2003-1083 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1083 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-1083, GHSA-6p52-6mw3-w4wv.