How severe is CVE-2003-0636?

CVE-2003-0636 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0636 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0636?

CVE-2003-0636 affects Novell Ichain. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0636?

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-2003-0636 published?

CVE-2003-0636 was published on 2003-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0636

CVE-2003-0636 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Ichain 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: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Ichain
Published: 2003-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Novell iChain 2.2 before Support Pack 1 does not properly verify that URL redirects match the DNS name of an accelerator, which allows attackers to redirect URLs to malicious web sites.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0636?: Novell iChain 2.2 before Support Pack 1 does not properly verify that URL redirects match the DNS name of an accelerator, which allows attackers to redirect URLs to malicious web sites.
How severe is CVE-2003-0636?: CVE-2003-0636 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0636 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0636?: CVE-2003-0636 affects Novell Ichain. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0636?: 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-2003-0636 published?: CVE-2003-0636 was published on 2003-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2966435.htm

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:ichain:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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