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published date: October 20, 2003

CVE-2003-0709 : Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Buffer overflow in the whois client, which is not setuid but is sometimes called from within CGI programs, may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line option.

Product(s):

  • Whois Whois 4.5.7
  • Whois Whois 4.6.6

Question to Ask Vendors:

  1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2003-0709, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
  2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2003-0709 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

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