CVE-2003-0165

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Format string vulnerability in Eye Of Gnome (EOG) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a command line argument for the file to display.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 73.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 2, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (16)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0157.html
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104887189724146&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.coresecurity.com/common/showdoc.php?idx=312&idxseccion=10
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/363001
cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:048
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-128.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7121
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A52
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0157.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104887189724146&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.coresecurity.com/common/showdoc.php?idx=312&idxseccion=10
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/363001
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:048
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-128.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7121

Data Freshness Timeline

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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-22376✓ verified
First seen Mar 28, 2003
GNOME Eye Of Gnome 1.0.x/1.1.x/2.2 - Format String
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0165?

CVE-2003-0165 is a none vulnerability published on April 2, 2003. Format string vulnerability in Eye Of Gnome (EOG) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a command line argument for the file to display.

When was CVE-2003-0165 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0165 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 2, 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-2003-0165 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0165 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 73.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0165?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0165, 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-2003-0165

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