CVE-2003-0853
UnknownEPSS 10.44%
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CVE-2003-0853 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 10.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Fileutils | 4.0 |
| Gnu | Fileutils | 4.0.36 |
| Gnu | Fileutils | 4.1 |
| Gnu | Fileutils | 4.1.6 |
| Gnu | Fileutils | 4.1.7 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.1 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_beta2 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_beta18 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_beta18_vr4 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_beta18_vr5 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_beta18_vr6 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_beta18_vr7 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_beta18_vr8 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_beta18_vr9 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_beta18_vr10 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_beta18_vr11 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_beta18_vr12 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_beta18_vr13 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_beta18_vr14 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_beta18_vr15 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_vr16 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.4.2_vr17 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.5.0 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.6.0 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.6.1 |
| Washington University | Wu-Ftpd | 2.6.2 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8875Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8875Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2003-0853?
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.
How severe is CVE-2003-0853?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0853 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0853?
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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