CVE-2003-1174 Memory corruption in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 10 May 2005 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can crash the Shoutcast server by sending excessively long configuration values, causing a denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2003-1174?

CVE-2003-1174 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 May 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in NullSoft Shoutcast Server 1.9.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service via (1) icy-name followed by a long server name or (2) icy-url followed by a long URL.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1174?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Nullsoft Shoutcast Server.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1174?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1174 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-2003-1174 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1174 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5w5j-x98q-4446.