CVE-2003-0205

Name: CVE-2003-0205
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-05-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.92%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0205 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. gkrellm-newsticker gkrellm plugin before 0.3-3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ticker title of a URI.. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

gkrellm-newsticker gkrellm plugin before 0.3-3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ticker title of a URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.92%

77.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gkrellm Newsticker	Gkrellm Newsticker	0.3

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105111327000755&w=2
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-294Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105111327000755&w=2
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-294Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0205?

gkrellm-newsticker gkrellm plugin before 0.3-3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the ticker title of a URI.

How severe is CVE-2003-0205?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0205 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0205?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2003-0205?

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Source: NVD / NIST