CVE-2003-0441: Multiple buffer overflows in Orville Write (orville-write) 2.53 and earlier allow local users to gain privileg

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0441 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting orville-write. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in Orville Write (orville-write) 2.53 and earlier allow local users to gain privileges.

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	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-03-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: orville-write

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-03-03 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

orville-write orville-write DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.53

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.53

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy orville-write || rpm -q orville-write || orville-write --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.53 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison orville-write sudo apt install orville-write=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.53> sudo apt-mark hold orville-write

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

dnf --showduplicates list orville-write sudo dnf downgrade orville-write-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.53> sudo dnf versionlock add orville-write

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-2003-0441?

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

Is CVE-2003-0441 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0441 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-2003-0441 affect?

CVE-2003-0441 affects orville-write. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Multiple buffer overflows in Orville Write (orville-write) 2.53 and earlier allow local users to gain privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0441?

Priority 33/100. High severity

References

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