Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in libnasl in Nessus before 2.0.6 allow local users with plugin upload privileges to cause a denial of service (core dump) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long proto argument to the scanner_add_port function, (2) a long user argument to the ftp_log_in function, (3) a long pass argument to the ftp_log_in function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nessus | Nessus | <= 2.0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105364059803427&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105369506714849&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7664
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105364059803427&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105369506714849&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7664
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0373?
CVE-2003-0373 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). Multiple buffer overflows in libnasl in Nessus before 2.0.6 allow local users with plugin upload privileges to cause a denial of service (core dump) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long ...
How severe is CVE-2003-0373?
CVE-2003-0373 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0373?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nessus Nessus.