CVE-2003-0081

CVE-2003-0081 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ethereal Group Ethereal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Format string vulnerability in packet-socks.c of the SOCKS dissector for Ethereal 0.8.7 through 0.9.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via SOCKS packets containing format string specifiers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0081?
Format string vulnerability in packet-socks.c of the SOCKS dissector for Ethereal 0.8.7 through 0.9.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via SOCKS packets containing format string specifiers.
How severe is CVE-2003-0081?
CVE-2003-0081 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0081 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0081?
CVE-2003-0081 primarily affects Ethereal Group Ethereal. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0081?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0081 published?
CVE-2003-0081 was published on 2003-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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