CVE-2003-0433: Multiple buffer overflows in gnocatan 0.6.1 and earlier allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2003-0433?

gnocatan: upgrade to newer than 0.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2003-0433 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0433 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2003-0433 affect?

CVE-2003-0433 affects gnocatan. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in gnocatan 0.6.1 and earlier allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2003-0433 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting gnocatan. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in gnocatan 0.6.1 and earlier allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-07-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gnocatan-develop

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

gnocatan-develop gnocatan UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.6.1

Fixed in: newer than 0.6.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gnocatan

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gnocatan

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0433?

gnocatan: upgrade to newer than 0.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0433 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0433 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-2003-0433 affect?

CVE-2003-0433 affects gnocatan. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in gnocatan 0.6.1 and earlier allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0433?

Priority 46/100. High severity

References

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