CVE-2003-0326: Integer overflow in parse_decode_path() of slocate may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a LOCATE_

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6MITIGATE

CVE-2003-0326 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting slocate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Integer overflow in parse_decode_path() of slocate may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a LOCATE_PATH with a large number of ":" (colon) characters, whose count is used in a call to malloc.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: slocate

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-06-09 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

slocate slocate MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2003-0326?

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

Is CVE-2003-0326 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0326 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-2003-0326 affect?

CVE-2003-0326 affects slocate. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Integer overflow in parse_decode_path() of slocate may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a LOCATE_PATH with a large number of ":" (colon) characters, whose count is used in a call to malloc.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0326?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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