CVE-2003-0034

CVE-2003-0034 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jean-jacques Sarton Mtink with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the mtink status monitor, as included in the printer-drivers package in Mandrake Linux, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0034?
Buffer overflow in the mtink status monitor, as included in the printer-drivers package in Mandrake Linux, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2003-0034?
CVE-2003-0034 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0034 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0034?
CVE-2003-0034 primarily affects Jean-jacques Sarton Mtink. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0034?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0034 published?
CVE-2003-0034 was published on 2003-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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