CVE-2003-1455 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 23 Oct 2007 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit buffer overflows in PoPToP PPTP server to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges.

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

What is CVE-2003-1455?

CVE-2003-1455 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Oct 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in the launch_bcrelay function in pptpctrl.c in PoPToP 1.1.4-b1 through PoPToP 1.1.4-b3 allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1455?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Poptop Pptp Server.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1455?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1455 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-2003-1455 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-1455 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5pm7-5jwh-3rhh.