How severe is CVE-2003-0516?

CVE-2003-0516 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0516 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-2003-0516?

CVE-2003-0516 affects Gert Doering Mgetty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0516?

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-2003-0516 published?

CVE-2003-0516 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0516

CVE-2003-0516 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gert Doering Mgetty 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% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gert Doering Mgetty
Published: 2003-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

cnd.c in mgetty 1.1.28 and earlier does not properly filter non-printable characters and quotes, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) caller ID or (2) caller name strings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0516?: cnd.c in mgetty 1.1.28 and earlier does not properly filter non-printable characters and quotes, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in (1) caller ID or (2) caller name strings.
How severe is CVE-2003-0516?: CVE-2003-0516 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0516 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-2003-0516?: CVE-2003-0516 affects Gert Doering Mgetty. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0516?: 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-2003-0516 published?: CVE-2003-0516 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

ftp://alpha.greenie.net/pub/mgetty/source/1.1/mgetty1.1.29-Nov25.tar.gz

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gert_doering:mgetty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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