How severe is CVE-2003-0328?

CVE-2003-0328 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0328 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0328?

CVE-2003-0328 primarily affects Epic Epic4. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0328?

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-2003-0328 published?

CVE-2003-0328 was published on 2003-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0328

CVE-2003-0328 is a high-severity vulnerability in Epic Epic4 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: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Epic Epic4
Published: 2003-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

EPIC IRC Client (EPIC4) pre2.002, pre2.003, and possibly later versions, allows remote malicious IRC servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a CTCP request from a large nickname, which causes an incorrect length calculation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0328?: EPIC IRC Client (EPIC4) pre2.002, pre2.003, and possibly later versions, allows remote malicious IRC servers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a CTCP request from a large nickname, which causes an incorrect length calculation.
How severe is CVE-2003-0328?: CVE-2003-0328 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0328 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0328?: CVE-2003-0328 primarily affects Epic Epic4. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0328?: 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-2003-0328 published?: CVE-2003-0328 was published on 2003-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:epic:epic4:pre2.002:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:epic:epic4:pre2.003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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