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CVE-2003-0848

MediumPublished

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...

Published: Oct 9, 2003
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Oct 6, 2003

Primary CVSS

4.6/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

1.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 60.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

SLocate 2.6 - User-Supplied Database Heap OverflowExploit
Patrik Hornik · linux · Oct 6, 2003

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