CVE-2003-0853

Public Exploit

Description

An integer overflow in ls in the fileutils or coreutils packages may allow local users to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a large -w value, which could be remotely exploited via applications that use ls, such as wu-ftpd.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.44% Top 20%

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Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000771	vendor advisory
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-213.pdf
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000768	vendor advisory
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-October/012548.html	mailing list
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-309.html	vendor advisory
http://www.turbolinux.com/security/TLSA-2003-60.txt	vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-310.html	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8875	exploit vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/6014	vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17069	third party advisory
http://www.guninski.com/binls.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/10126	third party advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:106	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0853?: CVE-2003-0853 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0853?: To fix CVE-2003-0853, 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-2003-0853 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2003-0853 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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