CVE-2003-0562

CVE-2003-0562 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Netware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the CGI2PERL.NLM PERL handler in Novell Netware 5.1 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ABEND) via a long input string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0562?
Buffer overflow in the CGI2PERL.NLM PERL handler in Novell Netware 5.1 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ABEND) via a long input string.
How severe is CVE-2003-0562?
CVE-2003-0562 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0562 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0562?
CVE-2003-0562 primarily affects Novell Netware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0562?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0562 published?
CVE-2003-0562 was published on 2003-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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