CVE-2003-0516

UnknownEPSS 1.90%

Last modified

CVE-2003-0516 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cnd.c in mgetty 1.1.28 and earlier does not properly filter non-printable characters and quotes, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) caller ID or (2) caller name strings.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

cnd.c in mgetty 1.1.28 and earlier does not properly filter non-printable characters and quotes, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) caller ID or (2) caller name strings.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.90%

77.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Gert DoeringMgetty<= 1.1.28

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0516?
cnd.c in mgetty 1.1.28 and earlier does not properly filter non-printable characters and quotes, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) caller ID or (2) caller name strings.
How severe is CVE-2003-0516?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0516 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0516?
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