How severe is CVE-2003-0947?

CVE-2003-0947 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0947 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0947?

CVE-2003-0947 primarily affects Wireless Tools Project Wireless Tools. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0947?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2003-0947 published?

CVE-2003-0947 was published on 2003-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0947

CVE-2003-0947 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wireless Tools Project Wireless Tools with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Wireless Tools Project Wireless Tools
Published: 2003-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in iwconfig, when installed setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long OUT environment variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0947?: Buffer overflow in iwconfig, when installed setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long OUT environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2003-0947?: CVE-2003-0947 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0947 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0947?: CVE-2003-0947 primarily affects Wireless Tools Project Wireless Tools. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0947?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0947 published?: CVE-2003-0947 was published on 2003-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106867458902521&w=2

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:wireless_tools_project:wireless_tools:19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireless_tools_project:wireless_tools:20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireless_tools_project:wireless_tools:21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireless_tools_project:wireless_tools:22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireless_tools_project:wireless_tools:23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireless_tools_project:wireless_tools:24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireless_tools_project:wireless_tools:25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireless_tools_project:wireless_tools:26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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