CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0826

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The lsh daemon (lshd) improperly returns from certain functions in read_line.c, channel_commands.c, and client_keyexchange.c when long input is provided, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow attack.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk of remote code execution, potentially allowing an attacker to gain control over the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the lsh software to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activity.

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Original NVD description (English source)

lsh daemon (lshd) does not properly return from certain functions in (1) read_line.c, (2) channel_commands.c, or (3) client_keyexchange.c when long input is provided, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow attack.

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