How severe is CVE-2003-0326?

CVE-2003-0326 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0326 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0326?

CVE-2003-0326 affects Slocate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0326?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-0326 published?

CVE-2003-0326 was published on 2003-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0326

CVE-2003-0326 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Slocate 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Slocate
Published: 2003-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in parse_decode_path() of slocate may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a LOCATE_PATH with a large number of ":" (colon) characters, whose count is used in a call to malloc.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0326?: Integer overflow in parse_decode_path() of slocate may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a LOCATE_PATH with a large number of ":" (colon) characters, whose count is used in a call to malloc.
How severe is CVE-2003-0326?: CVE-2003-0326 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0326 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0326?: CVE-2003-0326 affects Slocate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0326?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0326 published?: CVE-2003-0326 was published on 2003-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:slocate:slocate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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