CVE-2003-0074: Format string vulnerability in mpmain.c for plpnfsd of the plptools package allows remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0074 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting plptools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in mpmain.c for plpnfsd of the plptools package allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the functions (1) debuglog, (2) errorlog, and (3) infolog.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 32%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-02-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: plptools

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-02-19 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

plptools plptools DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy plptools || rpm -q plptools || plptools --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison plptools sudo apt install plptools=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6> sudo apt-mark hold plptools

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list plptools sudo dnf downgrade plptools-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.6> sudo dnf versionlock add plptools

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0074?

plptools: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0074 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0074 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2003-0074 affect?

CVE-2003-0074 affects plptools. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Format string vulnerability in mpmain.c for plpnfsd of the plptools package allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the functions (1) debuglog, (2) errorlog, and (3) infolog.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0074?

Priority 42/100. High severity

References

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