CVE-2003-0196

CVE-2003-0196 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Samba with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Samba before 2.2.8a may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, as discovered by the Samba team and a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0201.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0196?
Multiple buffer overflows in Samba before 2.2.8a may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, as discovered by the Samba team and a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0201.
How severe is CVE-2003-0196?
CVE-2003-0196 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-0196 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0196?
CVE-2003-0196 primarily affects Samba. In total, 77 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0196?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0196 published?
CVE-2003-0196 was published on 2003-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (77)

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