CVE-2003-0834

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in CDE libDtHelp library allows local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) a modified DTHELPUSERSEARCHPATH environment variable and the Help feature, (2) DTSEARCHPATH, or (3) LOGNAME.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 70.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 1, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

cve@mitreftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040801-01-P
cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/hp/2003-q4/0047.html
cve@mitrehttp://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/57414
cve@mitrehttp://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=134&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=false
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/575804
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8973
cve@mitrehttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5141
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040801-01-P
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/hp/2003-q4/0047.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/57414
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=134&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=false
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/575804
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8973
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5141

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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-713✓ verified
First seen Dec 24, 2004
Solaris 7/8/9 CDE LibDTHelp - Local Buffer Overflow (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-714✓ verified
First seen Dec 24, 2004
Solaris 7/8/9 CDE LibDTHelp - Local Buffer Overflow (2)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0834?

CVE-2003-0834 is a none vulnerability published on December 1, 2003. Buffer overflow in CDE libDtHelp library allows local users to execute arbitrary code via (1) a modified DTHELPUSERSEARCHPATH environment variable and the Help feature, (2) DTSEARCHPATH, or (3) LOGNAME.

When was CVE-2003-0834 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0834 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 1, 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-2003-0834 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0834 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 70.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0834?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0834, 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-2003-0834

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