CVE-2003-0427: Buffer overflow in mikmod 3.1.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an archive f

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0427 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mikmod. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in mikmod 3.1.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an archive file that contains a file with a long filename.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-07-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: miod vallat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-07-24 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

miod vallat mikmod DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mikmod sudo apt install mikmod=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.6> sudo apt-mark hold mikmod

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

dnf --showduplicates list mikmod sudo dnf downgrade mikmod-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.6> sudo dnf versionlock add mikmod

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0427?

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

Is CVE-2003-0427 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0427 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-2003-0427 affect?

CVE-2003-0427 affects mikmod. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in mikmod 3.1.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an archive file that contains a file with a long filename.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0427?

Priority 48/100. High severity

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