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CVE-2003-0452: Buffer overflows in osh before 1.7-11 allow local users to execute arbitrary code and bypass shell restrict...

Buffer overflows in osh before 1.7-11 allow local users to execute arbitrary code and bypass shell restrictions via (1) long environment variables or (2) long "file redirections."

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CVE-2003-0452 affects older osh restricted shell versions. A local user could use malformed input conditions to bypass shell restrictions and potentially run arbitrary code. This matters most on legacy systems where osh is used to limit what local or remote-login users can do. Exposure is likely limited to systems that still have osh installed, especially legacy Debian-derived environments or accounts configured to use osh as a restricted shell. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the provided sources because the vulnerability requires local user access. Treat as a legacy local privilege and restriction-bypass risk. Prioritize if osh protects shared, jump, hosting, or administrative systems with untrusted local users. Otherwise handle through routine legacy package hygiene. Mitigation focus: Identify systems with osh installed and check the installed package version.; Upgrade osh according to Debian DSA-329 or current vendor package guidance.; Remove or replace osh where restricted-shell behavior is no longer required..

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