Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the NTLMSSP code for Ethereal 0.9.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
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://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104741640924709&w=2
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00008.htmlPatchVendor AdvisoryURL Repurposed
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:051
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_019_ethereal.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-077.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7050PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104741640924709&w=2
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00008.htmlPatchVendor AdvisoryURL Repurposed
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:051
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_019_ethereal.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-077.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7050PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0159?
CVE-2003-0159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the NTLMSSP code for Ethereal 0.9.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2003-0159?
CVE-2003-0159 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-2003-0159?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ethereal Group Ethereal.