CVE-2003-0081
Overview
CVE-2003-0081 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting ethereal_group ethereal. It was published on March 18, 2003.
Technical Description
Format string vulnerability in packet-socks.c of the SOCKS dissector for Ethereal 0.8.7 through 0.9.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via SOCKS packets containing format string specifiers.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ethereal_group. Update ethereal 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2003-0081?
CVE-2003-0081 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting ethereal_group ethereal. It was published on March 18, 2003.
How severe is CVE-2003-0081?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-0081?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ethereal_group. Update ethereal 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-2003-0081?
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