CVE-2003-0452

CVE-2003-0452 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gunnar Ritter Osh 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 overflows in osh before 1.7-11 allow local users to execute arbitrary code and bypass shell restrictions via (1) long environment variables or (2) long "file redirections."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0452?
Buffer overflows in osh before 1.7-11 allow local users to execute arbitrary code and bypass shell restrictions via (1) long environment variables or (2) long "file redirections."
How severe is CVE-2003-0452?
CVE-2003-0452 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0452 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-2003-0452?
CVE-2003-0452 affects Gunnar Ritter Osh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0452?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0452 published?
CVE-2003-0452 was published on 2003-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)