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published date: October 6, 2003

CVE-2003-0805 : Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in UMN gopher daemon (gopherd) 2.x and 3.x before 3.0.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long filename as a result of a LIST command, and (2) the GSisText function, which calculates the view-type.

Product(s):

  • University of Minnesota Gopherd 2.0.3
  • University of Minnesota Gopherd 2.0.4
  • University of Minnesota Gopherd 2.3.1
  • University of Minnesota Gopherd 2.3
  • University of Minnesota Gopherd 3.0.0
  • University of Minnesota Gopherd 3.0.1

Question to Ask Vendors:

  1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2003-0805, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
  2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2003-0805 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

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