CVE-2003-0518

CVE-2003-0518 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The screen saver in MacOS X allows users with physical access to cause the screen saver to crash and gain access to the underlying session via a large number of characters in the password field, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0518?
The screen saver in MacOS X allows users with physical access to cause the screen saver to crash and gain access to the underlying session via a large number of characters in the password field, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2003-0518?
CVE-2003-0518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0518 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0518?
CVE-2003-0518 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0518?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0518 published?
CVE-2003-0518 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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