How severe is CVE-2003-0465?

CVE-2003-0465 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0465 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0465?

CVE-2003-0465 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0465?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-0465 published?

CVE-2003-0465 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0465

CVE-2003-0465 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2003-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The kernel strncpy function in Linux 2.4 and 2.5 does not %NUL pad the buffer on architectures other than x86, as opposed to the expected behavior of strncpy as implemented in libc, which could lead to information leaks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0465?: The kernel strncpy function in Linux 2.4 and 2.5 does not %NUL pad the buffer on architectures other than x86, as opposed to the expected behavior of strncpy as implemented in libc, which could lead to information leaks.
How severe is CVE-2003-0465?: CVE-2003-0465 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0465 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0465?: CVE-2003-0465 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0465?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0465 published?: CVE-2003-0465 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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