Vulnerability Description
traceroute-nanog 6.1.1 allows local users to overwrite unauthorized memory and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain "nprobes" and "max_ttl" arguments that cause an integer overflow that is used when allocating memory, which leads to a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ehud Gavron | Traceroute-Nanog | 6.1.1 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105613905425563&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-348
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105613905425563&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-348
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0453?
CVE-2003-0453 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). traceroute-nanog 6.1.1 allows local users to overwrite unauthorized memory and possibly execute arbitrary code via certain "nprobes" and "max_ttl" arguments that cause an integer overflow that is used...
How severe is CVE-2003-0453?
CVE-2003-0453 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0453?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ehud Gavron Traceroute-Nanog.