CVE-2003-0854

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

ls in the fileutils or coreutils packages allows local users to consume a large amount of memory via a large -w value, which can be remotely exploited via applications that use ls, such as wu-ftpd.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 46.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 17, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (28)

cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000768
cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000771
cve@mitrehttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-October/012548.html
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/10126
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/17069
cve@mitrehttp://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2005-213.pdf
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-705
cve@mitrehttp://www.guninski.com/binls.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:106
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-309.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-310.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/6014
cve@mitrehttp://www.turbolinux.com/security/TLSA-2003-60.txt
cve@mitrehttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/115
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000768

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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-115✓ verified
First seen Oct 31, 2003
WU-FTPD 2.6.2 - 'wuftpd-freezer.c' Remote Denial of Service
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0854?

CVE-2003-0854 is a none vulnerability published on November 17, 2003. ls in the fileutils or coreutils packages allows local users to consume a large amount of memory via a large -w value, which can be remotely exploited via applications that use ls, such as wu-ftpd.

When was CVE-2003-0854 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0854 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-2003-0854 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0854 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 46.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0854?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0854, 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-2003-0854

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