CVE-2003-0212

Name: CVE-2003-0212
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-05-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0212 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. handleAccept in rinetd before 0.62 does not properly resize the connection list when it becomes full and sets an array index incorrectly, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large number of connections.. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

handleAccept in rinetd before 0.62 does not properly resize the connection list when it becomes full and sets an array index incorrectly, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large number of connections.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.44%

82.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rinetd	Rinetd	0.52
Rinetd	Rinetd	0.61

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105059298502830&w=2
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-289Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105059298502830&w=2
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-289Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0212?

How severe is CVE-2003-0212?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0212 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0212?

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