CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0948

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Buffer overflow in iwconfig allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to the system, potentially leading to serious security implications for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to limit the length of the HOME environment variable and update the iwconfig software to the latest version to mitigate the risk.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in iwconfig allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.

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