Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the "RuFSI Utility Class" ActiveX control (aka "RuFSI Registry Information Class"), as used for the Symantec Security Check service, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to CompareVersionStrings.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Security Check | All versions |
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-June/006014.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105647537823877&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/9091
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1007029
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/527228US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8008
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12423
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-June/006014.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105647537823877&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/9091
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1007029
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/527228US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8008
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12423
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0470?
CVE-2003-0470 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the "RuFSI Utility Class" ActiveX control (aka "RuFSI Registry Information Class"), as used for the Symantec Security Check service, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary cod...
How severe is CVE-2003-0470?
CVE-2003-0470 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-2003-0470?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Security Check.