CVE-2003-1381

NONECVSS 0.0Trending — 3 sources updated this weekWeaponized

0.0

Format string vulnerability in AMX 0.9.2 and earlier, a plugin for Valve Software's Half-Life Server, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via format string specifiers in the amx_say command.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 88.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/3258
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/313273
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6968
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11427
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3258
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/313273
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6968
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11427

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-134Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 13× in last 7d / 20× in last 30d)

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-22291✓ verified
First seen Feb 26, 2003
AMX Mod 0.9.2 - Remote 'amx_say' Format String
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-1381?

CVE-2003-1381 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2003. Format string vulnerability in AMX 0.9.2 and earlier, a plugin for Valve Software's Half-Life Server, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via format string specifiers in the amx_say command.

When was CVE-2003-1381 disclosed?

CVE-2003-1381 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 2003, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2003-1381 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-1381 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 88.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-1381?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-1381, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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