Vulnerability Description
Memory leak in libmcrypt before 2.5.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a large number of requests to the application, which causes libmcrypt to dynamically load algorithms via libtool.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcrypt | Libmcrypt | 2.5.1_r4 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000567
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104162752401212&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104188513728573&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-228PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10988.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6512
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000567
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104162752401212&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104188513728573&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-228PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10988.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6512
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0032?
CVE-2003-0032 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Memory leak in libmcrypt before 2.5.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a large number of requests to the application, which causes libmcrypt to dynamically load al...
How severe is CVE-2003-0032?
CVE-2003-0032 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0032?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mcrypt Libmcrypt.