How severe is CVE-2003-0541?

CVE-2003-0541 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0541 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0541?

CVE-2003-0541 affects Gnome Gtkhtml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0541?

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

When was CVE-2003-0541 published?

CVE-2003-0541 was published on 2003-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0541

CVE-2003-0541 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gtkhtml 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: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnome Gtkhtml
Published: 2003-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

gtkhtml before 1.1.10, as used in Evolution, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed message that causes a null pointer dereference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0541?: gtkhtml before 1.1.10, as used in Evolution, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed message that causes a null pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2003-0541?: CVE-2003-0541 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0541 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0541?: CVE-2003-0541 affects Gnome Gtkhtml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0541?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0541 published?: CVE-2003-0541 was published on 2003-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gtkhtml:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Gnome Gtkhtml

CVE-2003-0133 — Medium (CVSS 5.0): GtkHTML, as included in Evolution before 1.2.4, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via…

All CVEs affecting Gnome Gtkhtml →