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CVE-2003-0124

UnknownEPSS 1.51%

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CVE-2003-0124 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. man before 1.5l allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed man file with improper quotes, which causes the my_xsprintf function to return a string with the value "unsafe," which is then executed as a program via a system call if it is in the search path of the user who runs man.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

man before 1.5l allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed man file with improper quotes, which causes the my_xsprintf function to return a string with the value "unsafe," which is then executed as a program via a system call if it is in the search path of the user who runs man.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.51%

71.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Andries BrouwerMan1.5h1
Andries BrouwerMan1.5i
Andries BrouwerMan1.5i2
Andries BrouwerMan1.5j
Andries BrouwerMan1.5k

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0124?
man before 1.5l allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed man file with improper quotes, which causes the my_xsprintf function to return a string with the value "unsafe," which is then executed as a program via a system call if it is in the search path of the user who runs man.
How severe is CVE-2003-0124?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0124 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0124?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST