CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0209

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Integer overflow in the TCP stream reassembly module (stream4) for Snort 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large sequence numbers in packets, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely gain control over the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization. Exploiting this vulnerability may lead to data loss or unauthorized access to systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Snort to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring network traffic for suspicious packets can help minimize risk.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Integer overflow in the TCP stream reassembly module (stream4) for Snort 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large sequence numbers in packets, which enable a heap-based buffer overflow.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS