Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in tryelf() in readelf.c of the file command allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the user running file, possibly via a large entity size value in an ELF header (elfhdr.e_shentsize).
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| File | File | 3.28 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | 1.5 |
References
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2003-003.txt.asc
- http://lwn.net/Alerts/34908/
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104680706201721&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-260
- http://www.idefense.com/advisory/03.04.03.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/611865US Government Resource
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:030
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_017_file.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-086.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-087.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7008PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11469
- ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2003-003.txt.asc
- http://lwn.net/Alerts/34908/
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104680706201721&w=2
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0102?
CVE-2003-0102 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in tryelf() in readelf.c of the file command allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the user running file, possibly via a large entity size value in an ELF header (elfhdr.e_shen...
How severe is CVE-2003-0102?
CVE-2003-0102 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0102?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: File File, Netbsd Netbsd.