CVE-2003-0169

CVE-2003-0169 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Instant Toptools 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

hpnst.exe in the GoAhead-Webs webserver for HP Instant TopTools before 5.55 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a request to hpnst.exe that calls itself, which causes an infinite loop.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0169?
hpnst.exe in the GoAhead-Webs webserver for HP Instant TopTools before 5.55 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a request to hpnst.exe that calls itself, which causes an infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2003-0169?
CVE-2003-0169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0169 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0169?
CVE-2003-0169 affects Hp Instant Toptools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0169?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0169 published?
CVE-2003-0169 was published on 2003-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)