CVE-2003-0032

CVE-2003-0032 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcrypt Libmcrypt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Memory leak in libmcrypt before 2.5.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a large number of requests to the application, which causes libmcrypt to dynamically load algorithms via libtool.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0032?
Memory leak in libmcrypt before 2.5.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a large number of requests to the application, which causes libmcrypt to dynamically load algorithms via libtool.
How severe is CVE-2003-0032?
CVE-2003-0032 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0032 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0032?
CVE-2003-0032 primarily affects Mcrypt Libmcrypt. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0032?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0032 published?
CVE-2003-0032 was published on 2003-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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