Vulnerability Description
Vignette StoryServer and Vignette V/5 does not properly calculate the size of text variables, which causes Vignette to return unauthorized portions of memory, as demonstrated using the "-->" string in a CookieName argument to the login template, referred to as a "memory leak" in some reports.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vignette | Content Suite | 6.0 |
| Vignette | Storyserver | 4.0 |
| Vignette | Vignette | 5.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105405985126857&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/12075.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.s21sec.com/es/avisos/s21sec-018-en.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7684ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105405985126857&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/12075.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.s21sec.com/es/avisos/s21sec-018-en.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7684ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0400?
CVE-2003-0400 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Vignette StoryServer and Vignette V/5 does not properly calculate the size of text variables, which causes Vignette to return unauthorized portions of memory, as demonstrated using the "-->" string in...
How severe is CVE-2003-0400?
CVE-2003-0400 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0400?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vignette Content Suite, Vignette Storyserver, Vignette Vignette.