CVE-2003-0163
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CVE-2003-0163 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. decrypt_msg for the Gaim-Encryption GAIM plugin 1.15 and earlier does not properly validate a message length parameter, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a negative length, which overwrites arbitrary heap memory with a zero byte.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
decrypt_msg for the Gaim-Encryption GAIM plugin 1.15 and earlier does not properly validate a message length parameter, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a negative length, which overwrites arbitrary heap memory with a zero byte.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gaim-Encryption | Gaim-Encryption | 1.13 |
| Gaim-Encryption | Gaim-Encryption | 1.14 |
| Gaim-Encryption | Gaim-Encryption | 1.15 |
References
- http://www.rapid7.com/advisories/R7-0013.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7182Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.rapid7.com/advisories/R7-0013.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7182Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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