Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in secure locate (slocate) before 2.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) -c or (2) -r command line argument.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Slocate | Slocate | 2.5 |
References
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2003-009.0.txt
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040202-01-U.asc
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104342864418213&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104348607205691&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104428624705363&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004-041.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10720
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7947
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7982
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8007
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8118/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8236
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8749
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-252PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:015
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0056?
CVE-2003-0056 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in secure locate (slocate) before 2.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) -c or (2) -r command line argument.
How severe is CVE-2003-0056?
CVE-2003-0056 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0056?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Slocate Slocate.