Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in man-db 2.4.1 and earlier, when installed setuid, allow local users to gain privileges via (1) MANDATORY_MANPATH, MANPATH_MAP, and MANDB_MAP arguments to add_to_dirlist in manp.c, (2) a long pathname to ult_src in ult_src.c, (3) a long .so argument to test_for_include in ult_src.c, (4) a long MANPATH environment variable, or (5) a long PATH environment variable.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Andries Brouwer | Man | 2.3.18 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105951284512898&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105960276803617&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-364PatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105951284512898&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105960276803617&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-364PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0620?
CVE-2003-0620 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Multiple buffer overflows in man-db 2.4.1 and earlier, when installed setuid, allow local users to gain privileges via (1) MANDATORY_MANPATH, MANPATH_MAP, and MANDB_MAP arguments to add_to_dirlist in ...
How severe is CVE-2003-0620?
CVE-2003-0620 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0620?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Andries Brouwer Man.