How severe is CVE-2003-0149?

CVE-2003-0149 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0149 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0149?

CVE-2003-0149 primarily affects Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0149?

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-2003-0149 published?

CVE-2003-0149 was published on 2003-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0149

CVE-2003-0149 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator
Published: 2003-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in ePO agent for McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a POST request containing long parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0149?: Heap-based buffer overflow in ePO agent for McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a POST request containing long parameters.
How severe is CVE-2003-0149?: CVE-2003-0149 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0149 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0149?: CVE-2003-0149 primarily affects Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0149?: 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-2003-0149 published?: CVE-2003-0149 was published on 2003-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:2.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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