CVE-2003-1596

Name: CVE-2003-1596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-04-05T15:30:00.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.06%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-1596 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NWFTPD.nlm before 5.03.12 in the FTP server in Novell NetWare does not properly restrict filesystem use by anonymous users with NFS Gateway home directories, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via an FTP session.. EPSS estimates a 2.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NWFTPD.nlm before 5.03.12 in the FTP server in Novell NetWare does not properly restrict filesystem use by anonymous users with NFS Gateway home directories, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via an FTP session.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.06%

78.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Novell	Netware Ftp Server	<= 5.03b
Novell	Netware Ftp Server	5.01i
Novell	Netware Ftp Server	5.01o
Novell	Netware Ftp Server	5.01w
Novell	Netware Ftp Server	5.01y
Novell	Netware Ftp Server	5.02b
Novell	Netware Ftp Server	5.02i
Novell	Netware Ftp Server	5.02r
Novell	Netware Ftp Server	5.02y
Novell	Netware	5.1
Novell	Netware	6.0
Novell	Netware	6.5

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 5, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1596?

How severe is CVE-2003-1596?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1596 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1596?

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