CVE-2003-0169

UnknownEPSS 9.68%

Last modified

CVE-2003-0169 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. hpnst.exe in the GoAhead-Webs webserver for HP Instant TopTools before 5.55 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a request to hpnst.exe that calls itself, which causes an infinite loop.. EPSS estimates a 9.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

hpnst.exe in the GoAhead-Webs webserver for HP Instant TopTools before 5.55 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a request to hpnst.exe that calls itself, which causes an infinite loop.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
9.68%

94.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HpInstant Toptools5.04

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0169?
hpnst.exe in the GoAhead-Webs webserver for HP Instant TopTools before 5.55 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a request to hpnst.exe that calls itself, which causes an infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2003-0169?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0169 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0169?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST