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CVE-2003-0979

5.0 · MEDIUM

FreeScripts VisitorBook LE (visitorbook.pl) does not properly escape line breaks in input, which allows remote attackers to (1) use VisitorBook as an open mail relay, when $mailuser is 1, via extra…

Published Jan 5, 2004freescriptsEPSS 1.04%

Overview

CVE-2003-0979 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting freescripts visitorbook. It was published on January 5, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

FreeScripts VisitorBook LE (visitorbook.pl) does not properly escape line breaks in input, which allows remote attackers to (1) use VisitorBook as an open mail relay, when $mailuser is 1, via extra headers in the email field, or (2) cause the guestbook database to be deleted via a large number of line breaks that exceeds the $max_posts variable.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freescripts. Update visitorbook 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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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107107840622493&w=2Refwww.westpoint.ltd.uk/advisories/wp-03-0001.txtRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107107840622493&w=2Refwww.westpoint.ltd.uk/advisories/wp-03-0001.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0979?

CVE-2003-0979 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting freescripts visitorbook. It was published on January 5, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2003-0979?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-0979?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freescripts. Update visitorbook 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2003-0979?

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