CVE-2003-1083Monit Vulnerability
Stack-based buffer overflow in Monit 1.4 to 4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP request.
Published Dec 31, 2003 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-1083
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2003-1083 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Monit (Tildeslash).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Monit 1:4.2.1-1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
21%
Higher than 97.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
41/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2003-1083
- patch10280
- patchGLSA-200403-14
- patch9099
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Monit 1.4 to 4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP request.
Affected Products
28 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MonitTildeslash | 1.4, 1.4.1, 2.0, 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.3 | 1:4.2.1-1 |
Patched Releases
Monit
1:4.2.1-1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 31, 2003
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2003-1083
- patch10280
- patchGLSA-200403-14
- patch9099
- exploitExploitDB-173
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in Monit 1.4 to 4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP request.
Affected: Monit (Tildeslash) versions 1.4, 1.4.1, 2.0, 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.2, 2.2.1, 2.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Monit 1:4.2.1-1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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