CVE-2003-0056

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in secure locate (slocate) before 2.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) -c or (2) -r command line argument.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 43.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 19, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (36)

cve@mitreftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2003-009.0.txt
cve@mitreftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040202-01-U.asc
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104342864418213&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104348607205691&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104428624705363&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004-041.html
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/10720
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/7947
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/7982
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/8007
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/8118/
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/8236
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/8749
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-252
cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:015

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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-22197✓ verified
First seen Jan 24, 2003
slocate 2.5/2.6 - Local Buffer Overrun
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0056?

CVE-2003-0056 is a none vulnerability published on February 19, 2003. Buffer overflow in secure locate (slocate) before 2.7 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) -c or (2) -r command line argument.

When was CVE-2003-0056 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0056 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 19, 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-2003-0056 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0056 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 43.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0056?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0056, 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-2003-0056

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