How severe is CVE-2003-0444?

CVE-2003-0444 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0444?

CVE-2003-0444 primarily affects Gtksee. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0444?

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-2003-0444 published?

CVE-2003-0444 was published on 2004-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0444

CVE-2003-0444 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gtksee 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: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gtksee
Published: 2004-03-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in GTKSee 0.5 and 0.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG image of certain color depths.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0444?: Heap-based buffer overflow in GTKSee 0.5 and 0.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG image of certain color depths.
How severe is CVE-2003-0444?: CVE-2003-0444 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0444 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0444?: CVE-2003-0444 primarily affects Gtksee. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0444?: 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-2003-0444 published?: CVE-2003-0444 was published on 2004-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gtksee:gtksee:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gtksee:gtksee:0.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*