CVE-2003-0988
UnknownEPSS 6.15%
Last modified
CVE-2003-0988 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the VCF file information reader for KDE Personal Information Management (kdepim) suite in KDE 3.1.0 through 3.1.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a VCF file.. EPSS estimates a 6.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the VCF file information reader for KDE Personal Information Management (kdepim) suite in KDE 3.1.0 through 3.1.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a VCF file.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kde | 3.1.0 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.1.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.1.2 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.1.3 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/820798US Government Resource
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20040114-1.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-005.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9419Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/820798US Government Resource
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20040114-1.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-005.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9419Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2003-0988?
Buffer overflow in the VCF file information reader for KDE Personal Information Management (kdepim) suite in KDE 3.1.0 through 3.1.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a VCF file.
How severe is CVE-2003-0988?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0988 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0988?
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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