Vulnerability Description
man before 1.5l allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed man file with improper quotes, which causes the my_xsprintf function to return a string with the value "unsafe," which is then executed as a program via a system call if it is in the search path of the user who runs man.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Andries Brouwer | Man | 1.5h1 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000620
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104740927915154&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104802285112752&w=2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-133.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-134.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7066ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11512
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000620
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104740927915154&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104802285112752&w=2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-133.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-134.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7066ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11512
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0124?
CVE-2003-0124 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). man before 1.5l allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed man file with improper quotes, which causes the my_xsprintf function to return a string with the value "unsafe," which is the...
How severe is CVE-2003-0124?
CVE-2003-0124 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-2003-0124?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Andries Brouwer Man.