CVE-2003-0390

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Options Parsing Tool (OPT) shared library 3.18 and earlier, when used in setuid programs, may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line options that are fed into macros such as opt_warn_2, as used in functions such as opt_atoi.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.09%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105371246204866&w=2	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105121918523320&w=2	mailing list
http://nis-www.lanl.gov/~jt/Software/opt/opt-3.19.tar.gz	patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0390?: CVE-2003-0390 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0390?: To fix CVE-2003-0390, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2003-0390 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2003-0390 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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