CVE-2003-0056

CVE-2003-0056 is a high-severity vulnerability in Slocate 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 secure locate (slocate) before 2.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) -c or (2) -r command line argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0056?
Buffer overflow in secure locate (slocate) before 2.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) -c or (2) -r command line argument.
How severe is CVE-2003-0056?
CVE-2003-0056 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0056 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0056?
CVE-2003-0056 primarily affects Slocate. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0056?
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-2003-0056 published?
CVE-2003-0056 was published on 2003-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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