CVE-2003-0948 json
Buffer overflow in iwconfig allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.
published 2003-11-18 22 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2003-0938
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.1%
- EPSS 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 66%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Buffer overflow in iwconfig allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long HOME environment variable.
Timeline
- Published
- First public exploit (EDB-1215)
Exploit prediction
1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 66% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-1215 Wireless Tools 26 (IWConfig) - Local Privilege Escalation local, 2005-09-14
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8901 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- securiteam.com http://www.securiteam.com/exploits/6Y00R1P8KY.html 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/8901
vdb-entry, exploit, vendor-advisory
-
securiteam.com
/exploits/6Y00R1P8KY.html
exploit, vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2003-0948
- NVD CVE-2003-0948
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