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CVE-2003-0518

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

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CVE-2003-0518 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The screen saver in MacOS X allows users with physical access to cause the screen saver to crash and gain access to the underlying session via a large number of characters in the password field, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The screen saver in MacOS X allows users with physical access to cause the screen saver to crash and gain access to the underlying session via a large number of characters in the password field, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.38%

30.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X10.2
AppleMac Os X10.2.1
AppleMac Os X10.2.2
AppleMac Os X10.2.3
AppleMac Os X10.2.4
AppleMac Os X10.2.5
AppleMac Os X10.2.6
AppleMac Os X Server10.2
AppleMac Os X Server10.2.1
AppleMac Os X Server10.2.2
AppleMac Os X Server10.2.3
AppleMac Os X Server10.2.4
AppleMac Os X Server10.2.5
AppleMac Os X Server10.2.6

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0518?
The screen saver in MacOS X allows users with physical access to cause the screen saver to crash and gain access to the underlying session via a large number of characters in the password field, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2003-0518?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0518 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0518?
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