How severe is CVE-2003-0445?

CVE-2003-0445 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0445 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-2003-0445?

CVE-2003-0445 affects Webfs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0445?

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-2003-0445 published?

CVE-2003-0445 was published on 2003-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0445

CVE-2003-0445 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webfs 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: Webfs
Published: 2003-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in webfs before 1.17.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request with a long Request-URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0445?: Buffer overflow in webfs before 1.17.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request with a long Request-URI.
How severe is CVE-2003-0445?: CVE-2003-0445 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0445 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-2003-0445?: CVE-2003-0445 affects Webfs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0445?: 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-2003-0445 published?: CVE-2003-0445 was published on 2003-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-328

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webfs:webfs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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