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CVE-2003-1118

UnknownEPSS 18.22%

Last modified

CVE-2003-1118 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the SETI@home client 3.03 and other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) and execute arbitrary code via a spoofed server response containing a long string followed by a \n (newline) character.. EPSS estimates a 18.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the SETI@home client 3.03 and other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) and execute arbitrary code via a spoofed server response containing a long string followed by a \n (newline) character.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
18.22%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
University Of CaliforniaSeti At Home3.3
University Of CaliforniaSeti At Home3.4
University Of CaliforniaSeti At Home3.5
University Of CaliforniaSeti At Home3.6
University Of CaliforniaSeti At Home3.7

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1118?
Buffer overflow in the SETI@home client 3.03 and other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) and execute arbitrary code via a spoofed server response containing a long string followed by a \n (newline) character.
How severe is CVE-2003-1118?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1118 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1118?
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