CVE-2003-0565

Name: CVE-2003-0565
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-12-01T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0565 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple vulnerabilities in multiple vendor implementations of the X.400 protocol allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via an X.400 message containing certain unexpected ASN.1 constructs, as demonstrated using the NISSC test suite.. EPSS estimates a 2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in multiple vendor implementations of the X.400 protocol allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via an X.400 message containing certain unexpected ASN.1 constructs, as demonstrated using the NISSC test suite.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.51%

82.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927278Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.uniras.gov.uk/vuls/2003/006489/x400.htmVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927278Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.uniras.gov.uk/vuls/2003/006489/x400.htmVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0565?

How severe is CVE-2003-0565?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0565 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0565?

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