Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in packet-socks.c of the SOCKS dissector for Ethereal 0.8.7 through 0.9.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via SOCKS packets containing format string specifiers.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereal Group | Ethereal | 0.8.18 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000627
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:051
- http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2003/Mar/0080.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-258PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00008.htmlPatchVendor AdvisoryURL Repurposed
- http://www.guninski.com/etherre.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/gentoo_advisory-2949.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_019_ethereal.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-076.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-077.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7049PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11497
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000627
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:051
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0081?
CVE-2003-0081 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in packet-socks.c of the SOCKS dissector for Ethereal 0.8.7 through 0.9.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via SOCKS packets containing format string speci...
How severe is CVE-2003-0081?
CVE-2003-0081 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0081?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ethereal Group Ethereal.