CVE-2003-0616
CVE-2003-0616 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator 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: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in ePO service for McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a POST request with format strings in the computerlist parameter, which are used when logging a failed name resolution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0616?
- Format string vulnerability in ePO service for McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 2.0, 2.5, and 2.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a POST request with format strings in the computerlist parameter, which are used when logging a failed name resolution.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0616?
- CVE-2003-0616 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0616 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-0616?
- CVE-2003-0616 primarily affects Mcafee Epolicy Orchestrator. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0616?
- 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-2003-0616 published?
- CVE-2003-0616 was published on 2003-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2003/a073103-1.txt
- http://www.nai.com/us/promos/mcafee/epo_vulnerabilities.asp
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:2.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:epolicy_orchestrator:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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