Vulnerability Description
Integer signedness error in ansi.c for GNU screen 4.0.1 and earlier, and 3.9.15 and earlier, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large number of ";" (semicolon) characters in escape sequences, which leads to a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Screen | 3.9.4 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000809
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gnu-screen/message/3118
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106995837813873&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10539
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-408PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:113
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000809
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gnu-screen/message/3118
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106995837813873&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10539
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-408PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:113
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0972?
CVE-2003-0972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Integer signedness error in ansi.c for GNU screen 4.0.1 and earlier, and 3.9.15 and earlier, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large number of ";" (semicolon) characters in escape seq...
How severe is CVE-2003-0972?
CVE-2003-0972 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0972?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Screen.