CVE-2003-0269 json
Buffer overflow in youbin allows local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable.
published 2003-05-08 23 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2003-0264
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.0%
- EPSS 1.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 62%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Buffer overflow in youbin allows local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-22566)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 62% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-22566 Youbin 2.5/3.0/3.4 - 'HOME' Buffer Overflow local, 2003-05-06
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7503 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/7503
vdb-entry, exploit, vendor-advisory
-
marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=105223947528794&w=2
mailing-list
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/11949
vdb-entry
-
archives.neohapsis.com
/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q2/0053.html
mailing-list
-
lists.grok.org.uk
/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-May/004892.html
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2003-0269
- NVD CVE-2003-0269
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