CVE-2003-0406

CVE-2003-0406 is a high-severity vulnerability in Palmvnc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

PalmVNC 1.40 and earlier stores passwords in plaintext in the PalmVNCDB, which is backed up to PCs that the Palm is synchronized with, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0406?
PalmVNC 1.40 and earlier stores passwords in plaintext in the PalmVNCDB, which is backed up to PCs that the Palm is synchronized with, which could allow attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2003-0406?
CVE-2003-0406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0406 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0406?
CVE-2003-0406 affects Palmvnc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0406?
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-2003-0406 published?
CVE-2003-0406 was published on 2003-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)