Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in CDE libDtHelp library allows local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) a modified DTHELPUSERSEARCHPATH environment variable and the Help feature, (2) DTSEARCHPATH, or (3) LOGNAME.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sco | Open Unix | 8.0 |
| Sco | Unixware | 7.1.1 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040801-01-P
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/hp/2003-q4/0047.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/57414
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=134&type=vulnerabilities&flas
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/575804PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8973PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040801-01-P
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/hp/2003-q4/0047.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/57414
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=134&type=vulnerabilities&flas
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/575804PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8973PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0834?
CVE-2003-0834 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in CDE libDtHelp library allows local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) a modified DTHELPUSERSEARCHPATH environment variable and the Help feature, (2) DTSEARCHPATH, or (3) LOGNAM...
How severe is CVE-2003-0834?
CVE-2003-0834 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0834?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sco Open Unix, Sco Unixware.