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HIGH · 7.2

CVE-2003-0947

Buffer overflow in iwconfig, when installed setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long OUT environment variable.

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in iwconfig, when installed setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long OUT environment variable.

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Wireless Tools ProjectWireless Tools19

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2003-0947?

CVE-2003-0947 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in iwconfig, when installed setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long OUT environment variable.

How severe is CVE-2003-0947?

CVE-2003-0947 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-2003-0947?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wireless Tools Project Wireless Tools.