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CVE-2003-0365

4.6 · MEDIUM

ICQLite 2003a creates the ICQ Lite directory with an ACE for "Full Control" privileges for Interactive Users, which allows local users to gain privileges as other users by replacing the executables…

Published Jun 16, 2003icq_incEPSS 0.31%

Overview

CVE-2003-0365 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting icq_inc icqlite. It was published on June 16, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

ICQLite 2003a creates the ICQ Lite directory with an ACE for "Full Control" privileges for Interactive Users, which allows local users to gain privileges as other users by replacing the executables with malicious programs.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from icq_inc. Update icqlite 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-2003-0365?

CVE-2003-0365 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting icq_inc icqlite. It was published on June 16, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2003-0365?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-0365?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from icq_inc. Update icqlite 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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