CVE-2003-0034

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in the mtink status monitor, as included in the printer-drivers package in Mandrake Linux, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 35.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 7, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0029.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.idefense.com/advisory/01.21.03.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:010
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6656
cve@mitrehttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1005959
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0029.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.idefense.com/advisory/01.21.03.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:010
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6656
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1005959

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-22189✓ verified
First seen Jan 21, 2003
MTink 0.9.x - Printer Status Monitor Environment Variable Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0034?

CVE-2003-0034 is a none vulnerability published on February 7, 2003. Buffer overflow in the mtink status monitor, as included in the printer-drivers package in Mandrake Linux, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.

When was CVE-2003-0034 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0034 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 7, 2003, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2003-0034 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0034 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 35.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0034?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0034, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2003-0034

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