CVE-2003-0124

CVE-2003-0124 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Andries Brouwer Man 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

man before 1.5l allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed man file with improper quotes, which causes the my_xsprintf function to return a string with the value "unsafe," which is then executed as a program via a system call if it is in the search path of the user who runs man.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0124?
man before 1.5l allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed man file with improper quotes, which causes the my_xsprintf function to return a string with the value "unsafe," which is then executed as a program via a system call if it is in the search path of the user who runs man.
How severe is CVE-2003-0124?
CVE-2003-0124 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0124 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0124?
CVE-2003-0124 primarily affects Andries Brouwer Man. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0124?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0124 published?
CVE-2003-0124 was published on 2003-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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