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CVE-2003-0163

UnknownEPSS 1.04%

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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

EPSS Probability
1.04%

59.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Gaim-EncryptionGaim-Encryption1.13
Gaim-EncryptionGaim-Encryption1.14
Gaim-EncryptionGaim-Encryption1.15

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0163?
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.
How severe is CVE-2003-0163?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0163 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0163?
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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Source: NVD / NIST