How severe is CVE-2003-0288?

CVE-2003-0288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2003-0288 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0288?

CVE-2003-0288 affects Hiroaki Shirouzu Ip Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0288?

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-2003-0288 published?

CVE-2003-0288 was published on 2003-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0288

CVE-2003-0288 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hiroaki Shirouzu Ip Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hiroaki Shirouzu Ip Messenger
Published: 2003-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the file & folder transfer mechanism for IP Messenger for Win 2.00 through 2.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via file with a long filename, which triggers the overflow when the user saves the file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0288?: Buffer overflow in the file & folder transfer mechanism for IP Messenger for Win 2.00 through 2.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via file with a long filename, which triggers the overflow when the user saves the file.
How severe is CVE-2003-0288?: CVE-2003-0288 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-0288 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0288?: CVE-2003-0288 affects Hiroaki Shirouzu Ip Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0288?: 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-2003-0288 published?: CVE-2003-0288 was published on 2003-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hiroaki_shirouzu:ip_messenger:2.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*