CVE-2003-0107

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in the gzprintf function in zlib 1.1.4, when zlib is compiled without vsnprintf or when long inputs are truncated using vsnprintf, allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 97.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 7, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (38)

cve@mitreftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2003-011.0.txt
cve@mitreftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2003-004.txt.asc
cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000619
cve@mitrehttp://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN78689801/index.html
cve@mitrehttp://jvndb.jvn.jp/en/contents/2015/JVNDB-2015-000066.html
cve@mitrehttp://lists.apple.com/mhonarc/security-announce/msg00038.html
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104610337726297&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104610536129508&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104620610427210&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104887247624907&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/312869
cve@mitrehttp://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert%2F57405
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11381.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/142121
cve@mitrehttp://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:033

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-22273✓ verified
First seen Feb 23, 2003
Zlib 1.1.4 - Compression Library 'gzprintf()' Buffer Overrun (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-22274✓ verified
First seen Feb 23, 2003
Zlib 1.1.4 - Compression Library 'gzprintf()' Buffer Overrun (2)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0107?

CVE-2003-0107 is a none vulnerability published on March 7, 2003. Buffer overflow in the gzprintf function in zlib 1.1.4, when zlib is compiled without vsnprintf or when long inputs are truncated using vsnprintf, allows attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code.

When was CVE-2003-0107 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0107 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 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-2003-0107 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0107 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 97.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0107?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0107, 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-2003-0107

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