CVE-2003-0330: Buffer overflow in unknown versions of Maelstrom allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -play

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6MITIGATE

CVE-2003-0330 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting maelstrom. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in unknown versions of Maelstrom allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -player command line argument.

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	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ambrosia software

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

ambrosia software maelstrom 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 maelstrom || rpm -q maelstrom || maelstrom --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-2003-0330?

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

Is CVE-2003-0330 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0330 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-2003-0330 affect?

CVE-2003-0330 affects maelstrom. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Buffer overflow in unknown versions of Maelstrom allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long -player command line argument.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0330?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2003-0325 MEDIUM 4.6 UPGRADE Buffer overflow in Maelstrom 3.0.6, 3.0.5, and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long

References

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