CVE-2003-1023: Stack-based buffer overflow in vfs_s_resolve_symlink of vfs/direntry.c for Midnight Commander (mc) 4.6.0 an...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Midnight Commander flaw where crafted symlink handling could overflow stack memory and potentially let a remote attacker run code. The source bundle names mc 4.6.0 and earlier, with uncertainty about later versions. No cited source here shows active exploitation. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Unix/Linux systems or old distribution images with Midnight Commander installed. Risk depends on whether users or automated workflows process untrusted remote VFS content or symlinks through mc. Prioritize remediation on legacy administrative hosts. The impact is potentially code execution, but urgency is tempered by age, uncertain affected range, and no supplied evidence of current exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify systems with Midnight Commander installed.; Prioritize mc 4.6.0 and earlier for remediation.; Apply applicable vendor package updates from your distribution advisory..

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Jun 30, 2026, 07:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.