CVE-2003-0833

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Stack-based buffer overflow in webfs before 1.20 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating directories that result in a long pathname.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 89.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 17, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (2)

cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-392
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-392

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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-23196✓ verified
First seen Sep 29, 2003
WebFS 1.x - 'Pathname' Buffer Overrun
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0833?

CVE-2003-0833 is a none vulnerability published on November 17, 2003. Stack-based buffer overflow in webfs before 1.20 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating directories that result in a long pathname.

When was CVE-2003-0833 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0833 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 17, 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-2003-0833 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0833 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 89.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0833?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0833, 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-2003-0833

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