CVE-2003-0854

CVE-2003-0854 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Fileutils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

ls in the fileutils or coreutils packages allows local users to consume a large amount of memory via a large -w value, which can be remotely exploited via applications that use ls, such as wu-ftpd.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0854?
ls in the fileutils or coreutils packages allows local users to consume a large amount of memory via a large -w value, which can be remotely exploited via applications that use ls, such as wu-ftpd.
How severe is CVE-2003-0854?
CVE-2003-0854 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-0854 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0854?
CVE-2003-0854 primarily affects Gnu Fileutils. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0854?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0854 published?
CVE-2003-0854 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (26)

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