CVE-2003-1381 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers with low privileges can execute arbitrary commands via format string specifiers in the AMX plugin for Half-Life Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-1381?
CVE-2003-1381 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Oct 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in AMX 0.9.2 and earlier, a plugin for Valve Software's Half-Life Server, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via format string specifiers in the amx_say command.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1381?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Amxmod.net Amx Mod.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1381?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1381 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-2003-1381 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1381 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ghwm-jm66-72j7.