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CVE-2003-0452

4.6 · MEDIUM

Buffer overflows in osh before 1.7-11 allow local users to execute arbitrary code and bypass shell restrictions via (1) long environment variables or (2) long "file redirections."

Published Aug 7, 2003gunnar_ritterEPSS 0.40%

Overview

CVE-2003-0452 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gunnar_ritter osh. It was published on August 7, 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

Buffer overflows in osh before 1.7-11 allow local users to execute arbitrary code and bypass shell restrictions via (1) long environment variables or (2) long "file redirections."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gunnar_ritter. Update osh 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
gunnar_ritterosh0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0452?

CVE-2003-0452 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gunnar_ritter osh. It was published on August 7, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2003-0452?

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-2003-0452?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gunnar_ritter. Update osh 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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