CVE-2007-0803: Multiple buffer overflows in STLport before 5.0.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspeci

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-0803?

stlport: upgrade to 5.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-0803 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0803 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-2007-0803 affect?

CVE-2007-0803 affects stlport. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in STLport before 5.0.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors relating to (1) "print floats" and (2) a missing null termination in the "rope constructor."

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-0803?

Priority 50/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2007-0803 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting stlport. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in STLport before 5.0.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors relating to (1) "print floats" and (2) a missing null termination in the "rope constructor."

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.8% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2007-02-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: stlport project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-07 11:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

stlport project stlport UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.0.3

Fixed in: 5.0.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 5.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade stlport

Note

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

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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-2007-0803?

stlport: upgrade to 5.0.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0803 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0803 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-2007-0803 affect?

CVE-2007-0803 affects stlport. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in STLport before 5.0.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors relating to (1) "print floats" and (2) a missing null termination in the "rope constructor."

How urgent is CVE-2007-0803?

Priority 50/100. High severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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