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CVE-2003-0266

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in SLWebMail 3 on Windows systems allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long Language parameter to showlogin.d…

Published May 27, 2003bvrp_softwareEPSS 3.21%

Overview

CVE-2003-0266 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting bvrp_software slwebmail. It was published on May 27, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in SLWebMail 3 on Windows systems allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) a long Language parameter to showlogin.dll, (2) a long CompanyID parameter to recman.dll, (3) a long CompanyID parameter to admin.dll, or (4) a long CompanyID parameter to globallogin.dll.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bvrp_software. Update slwebmail to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0266?

CVE-2003-0266 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting bvrp_software slwebmail. It was published on May 27, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2003-0266?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-0266?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bvrp_software. Update slwebmail to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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