CVE-2003-0707: Buffer overflow in LinuxNode (node) before 0.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2003-0707?

linuxnode: upgrade to newer than 0.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2003-0707 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0707 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-2003-0707 affect?

CVE-2003-0707 affects linuxnode. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in LinuxNode (node) before 0.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2003-0707?

Priority 52/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2003-0707 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting linuxnode. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in LinuxNode (node) before 0.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tomi manninen

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-10-20 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tomi manninen linuxnode UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.3.2

Fixed in: newer than 0.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade linuxnode

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-2003-0707?

linuxnode: upgrade to newer than 0.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0707 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0707 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-2003-0707 affect?

CVE-2003-0707 affects linuxnode. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in LinuxNode (node) before 0.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0707?

Priority 52/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2003-0708 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Format string vulnerability in LinuxNode (node) before 0.3.2 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service

References

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