Format String Vulnerability in Eye Of Gnome by GNOME
CVE-2003-0165

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnome
Status
Eog
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 April 2003

What is CVE-2003-0165?

A format string vulnerability exists in Eye Of Gnome (EOG), which can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. By supplying specially crafted format string specifiers through command line arguments for the file to display, an attacker could manipulate the application's behavior, potentially compromising system integrity and security. This vulnerability underscores the importance of secure coding practices in preventing misuse of format strings.

References

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/...
vdb-entrysignaturex_refsource_OVAL
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7121
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-20...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MANDRAKE

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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