CVE-2003-1247 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in H-Sphere WebShell components.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2003-1247?

CVE-2003-1247 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Nov 2005. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in H-Sphere WebShell 2.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long URL content type in CGI::readFile, (2) a long path in diskusage, and (3) a long fname in flist.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1247?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Positive Software H-Sphere.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1247?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1247 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-2003-1247 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1247 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gfmm-7mpj-4hr2.

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