CVE-2003-0269

Buffer overflow in youbin allows local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment...

7.2 HighPublic exploit

Buffer overflow in youbin allows local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable.

Exploit likelihood

0.99%Down 0.8 points since Feb 4, 2022

What each source reports

NVD Score used 7.2

Buffer overflow in youbin allows local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable.

Record: CVE-2003-0269
CVSS 2.0: 7.2 HighAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Updated: 2026-11-02

CVE List No score

Buffer overflow in youbin allows local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable.

Record: CVE-2003-0269
Updated: 2026-11-02

EUVDEUVD-2003-0264 No score

Buffer overflow in youbin allows local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable.

Record: EUVD-2003-0264
Updated: 2026-11-03

GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-55wh-hx88-xvg8 No score

Buffer overflow in youbin allows local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment...

Buffer overflow in youbin allows local users to gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable.

Record: GHSA-55wh-hx88-xvg8
Updated: 2026-11-02

Affected products

youbin

Public exploits

Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.

Public exploits
Source	Link	Date
Exploit-DB	Youbin 2.5/3.0/3.4 - 'HOME' Buffer Overflow	2003-05-06

History

History
Recorded	Changed	Sources
Nov 3, 2026	aliases	EUVD
Nov 2, 2026	first indexed	CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD

Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2003-0269 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.2) in Youbin, published May 8, 2003. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.99%, the 62nd percentile. No source names a fixed version.

Exploit likelihood

What each source reports

Affected products

Public exploits

History

In short

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