How severe is CVE-2003-0079?

CVE-2003-0079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2003-0079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0079?

CVE-2003-0079 affects Hanterm Hanterm-xf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0079?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-0079 published?

CVE-2003-0079 was published on 2003-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0079

CVE-2003-0079 is a low-severity vulnerability in Hanterm Hanterm-xf with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hanterm Hanterm-xf
Published: 2003-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The DEC UDK processing feature in the hanterm (hanterm-xf) terminal emulator before 2.0.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a certain character escape sequence that causes the terminal to enter a tight loop.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0079?: The DEC UDK processing feature in the hanterm (hanterm-xf) terminal emulator before 2.0.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a certain character escape sequence that causes the terminal to enter a tight loop.
How severe is CVE-2003-0079?: CVE-2003-0079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-0079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0079?: CVE-2003-0079 affects Hanterm Hanterm-xf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0079 published?: CVE-2003-0079 was published on 2003-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hanterm:hanterm-xf:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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