CVE-2003-1090 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in AbsoluteTelnet triggered by a long window title.
- 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-2003-1090?
CVE-2003-1090 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Mar 2005. 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
Buffer overflow in AbsoluteTelnet before 2.12 RC10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long window title.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1090?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Celestial Software Absolutetelnet.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1090?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1090 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-2003-1090 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1090 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3hx8-6m94-fm2x.