CVE-2003-1140: Buffer overflow in Musicqueue 1.2.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long language variable

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1140 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting musicqueue. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in Musicqueue 1.2.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long language variable in the configuration file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	6.2% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-10-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: musicqueue

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-10-27 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

musicqueue musicqueue DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9 · 0.9.1 · 0.9.2 · 1.0 · 1.1 · 1.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison musicqueue sudo apt install musicqueue=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9> sudo apt-mark hold musicqueue

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

dnf --showduplicates list musicqueue sudo dnf downgrade musicqueue-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9> sudo dnf versionlock add musicqueue

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Musicqueue 0.9/1.0/1.1 - Multiple Buffer Overrun Vulnerabilities

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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-2003-1140?

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

Is CVE-2003-1140 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1140 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-2003-1140 affect?

CVE-2003-1140 affects musicqueue. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in Musicqueue 1.2.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long language variable in the configuration file.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1140?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2003-1139 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Musicqueue 1.2.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by triggering a segmentation fault and using

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