CVE-2003-0390

CVE-2003-0390 is a medium-severity vulnerability in James Theiler Opt 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

Multiple buffer overflows in Options Parsing Tool (OPT) shared library 3.18 and earlier, when used in setuid programs, may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line options that are fed into macros such as opt_warn_2, as used in functions such as opt_atoi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0390?
Multiple buffer overflows in Options Parsing Tool (OPT) shared library 3.18 and earlier, when used in setuid programs, may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line options that are fed into macros such as opt_warn_2, as used in functions such as opt_atoi.
How severe is CVE-2003-0390?
CVE-2003-0390 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0390 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0390?
CVE-2003-0390 affects James Theiler Opt. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0390?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0390 published?
CVE-2003-0390 was published on 2003-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)