CVE-2003-0159
UnknownEPSS 3.79%
Last modified
CVE-2003-0159 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the NTLMSSP code for Ethereal 0.9.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 3.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the NTLMSSP code for Ethereal 0.9.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ethereal Group | Ethereal | 0.8.18 |
| Ethereal Group | Ethereal | 0.9.0 |
| Ethereal Group | Ethereal | 0.9.1 |
| Ethereal Group | Ethereal | 0.9.2 |
| Ethereal Group | Ethereal | 0.9.3 |
| Ethereal Group | Ethereal | 0.9.4 |
| Ethereal Group | Ethereal | 0.9.5 |
| Ethereal Group | Ethereal | 0.9.6 |
| Ethereal Group | Ethereal | 0.9.7 |
| Ethereal Group | Ethereal | 0.9.8 |
| Ethereal Group | Ethereal | 0.9.9 |
References
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00008.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7050Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00008.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7050Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2003-0159?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the NTLMSSP code for Ethereal 0.9.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2003-0159?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0159 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0159?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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