CVE-2003-1118

Name: CVE-2003-1118
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 18.22%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-1118 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the SETI@home client 3.03 and other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) and execute arbitrary code via a spoofed server response containing a long string followed by a \n (newline) character.. EPSS estimates a 18.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the SETI@home client 3.03 and other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client crash) and execute arbitrary code via a spoofed server response containing a long string followed by a \n (newline) character.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

18.22%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
University Of California	Seti At Home	3.3
University Of California	Seti At Home	3.4
University Of California	Seti At Home	3.5
University Of California	Seti At Home	3.6
University Of California	Seti At Home	3.7

References

http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-April/004383.html
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/146785Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7292Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11731
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-April/004383.html
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/146785Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7292Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11731

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1118?

How severe is CVE-2003-1118?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1118 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1118?

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