How severe is CVE-2003-0212?

CVE-2003-0212 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0212 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0212?

CVE-2003-0212 primarily affects Rinetd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0212?

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-2003-0212 published?

CVE-2003-0212 was published on 2003-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0212

CVE-2003-0212 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rinetd 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rinetd
Published: 2003-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

handleAccept in rinetd before 0.62 does not properly resize the connection list when it becomes full and sets an array index incorrectly, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large number of connections.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0212?: handleAccept in rinetd before 0.62 does not properly resize the connection list when it becomes full and sets an array index incorrectly, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large number of connections.
How severe is CVE-2003-0212?: CVE-2003-0212 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0212 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0212?: CVE-2003-0212 primarily affects Rinetd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0212?: 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-2003-0212 published?: CVE-2003-0212 was published on 2003-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rinetd:rinetd:0.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rinetd:rinetd:0.61:*:*:*:*:*:*:*