How severe is CVE-2003-0195?

CVE-2003-0195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0195 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0195?

CVE-2003-0195 primarily affects Slackware Slackware Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0195?

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

When was CVE-2003-0195 published?

CVE-2003-0195 was published on 2003-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0195

CVE-2003-0195 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Slackware Slackware Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Slackware Slackware Linux
Published: 2003-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CUPS before 1.1.19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a partial printing request to the IPP port (631), which does not time out.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0195?: CUPS before 1.1.19 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a partial printing request to the IPP port (631), which does not time out.
How severe is CVE-2003-0195?: CVE-2003-0195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0195 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0195?: CVE-2003-0195 primarily affects Slackware Slackware Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0195?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0195 published?: CVE-2003-0195 was published on 2003-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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