CVE-2003-0848

CVE-2003-0848 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

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in main.c of slocate 2.6, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to gain privileges via a modified slocate database that causes a negative "pathlen" value to be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0848?
Heap-based buffer overflow in main.c of slocate 2.6, and possibly other versions, may allow local users to gain privileges via a modified slocate database that causes a negative "pathlen" value to be used.
How severe is CVE-2003-0848?
CVE-2003-0848 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0848 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0848?
CVE-2003-0848 primarily affects Slocate. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0848?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0848 published?
CVE-2003-0848 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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