CVE-2003-0723

gkrellm 2.1.x - Remote Code Execution via Buffer Overflow in gkrellmd

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2003-0723. PoCs published by dodo.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in GKrellMd 2.1.13 by sending a maliciously crafted payload to the server, leading to arbitrary code execution. The shellcode establishes a reverse shell to a specified IP and port.

Description

Buffer overflow in gkrellmd for gkrellm 2.1.x before 2.1.14 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by dodo · perlremotefreebsd
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22832

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in GKrellMd 2.1.13 by sending a maliciously crafted payload to the server, leading to arbitrary code execution. The shellcode establishes a reverse shell to a specified IP and port.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: GKrellMd 2.1.13
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target server · GKrellMd service running on the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by dodo · perldosfreebsd
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22831

This exploit targets a buffer overflow vulnerability in GKrellMd 2.1.10 by sending an overly long string to the daemon, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. The PoC establishes a TCP connection and sends a malformed payload without authentication.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: GKrellMd 2.1.10
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target · GKrellMd service running and exposed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_mandrake
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:087

Scores

EPSS 0.0381
EPSS Percentile 88.6%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
gkrellm/gkrellm 2.1.7
gkrellm/gkrellm 2.1.13
Published Oct 20, 2003
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026