Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in main.c of slocate 2.6, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to gain privileges via a modified slocate database that causes a negative "pathlen" value to be used.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Slocate | Slocate | 2.1 |
References
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenLinux/3.1.1/Workstation/CSSA-2004-001.0/CSSA-2
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040201-01-U.asc
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040202-01-U.asc
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106546447321274&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106589631819348&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004-040.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10670
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10683
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10686
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10698
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10702
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10720
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10722
- http://secunia.com/advisories/9962/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-428PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0848?
CVE-2003-0848 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in main.c of slocate 2.6, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to gain privileges via a modified slocate database that causes a negative "pathlen" value to be ...
How severe is CVE-2003-0848?
CVE-2003-0848 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-2003-0848?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Slocate Slocate.