CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0972

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Integer signedness error in ansi.c for GNU screen 4.0.1 and earlier, and 3.9.15 and earlier, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large number of ';' (semicolon) characters in escape sequences, leading to a buffer overflow.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability can be exploited by local users to execute malicious code, posing a serious threat to system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update GNU screen to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to restrict system access for unauthorized users.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Integer signedness error in ansi.c for GNU screen 4.0.1 and earlier, and 3.9.15 and earlier, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large number of ";" (semicolon) characters in escape sequences, which leads to a buffer overflow.

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