CVE-2003-0102

CVE-2003-0102 is a medium-severity vulnerability in File with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in tryelf() in readelf.c of the file command allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the user running file, possibly via a large entity size value in an ELF header (elfhdr.e_shentsize).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0102?
Buffer overflow in tryelf() in readelf.c of the file command allows attackers to execute arbitrary code as the user running file, possibly via a large entity size value in an ELF header (elfhdr.e_shentsize).
How severe is CVE-2003-0102?
CVE-2003-0102 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0102 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0102?
CVE-2003-0102 primarily affects File. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0102?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0102 published?
CVE-2003-0102 was published on 2003-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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