Vulnerability Description
Stunnel 4.00, and 3.24 and earlier, leaks a privileged file descriptor returned by listen(), which allows local users to hijack the Stunnel server.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Stunnel | Stunnel | 3.3 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000736
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106260760211958&w=2
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:108
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-297.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000736
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106260760211958&w=2
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:108
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-297.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0740?
CVE-2003-0740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Stunnel 4.00, and 3.24 and earlier, leaks a privileged file descriptor returned by listen(), which allows local users to hijack the Stunnel server.
How severe is CVE-2003-0740?
CVE-2003-0740 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-2003-0740?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Stunnel Stunnel.