CVE-2003-0681

CVE-2003-0681 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sendmail Advanced Message Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

A "potential buffer overflow in ruleset parsing" for Sendmail 8.12.9, when using the nonstandard rulesets (1) recipient (2), final, or (3) mailer-specific envelope recipients, has unknown consequences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0681?
A "potential buffer overflow in ruleset parsing" for Sendmail 8.12.9, when using the nonstandard rulesets (1) recipient (2), final, or (3) mailer-specific envelope recipients, has unknown consequences.
How severe is CVE-2003-0681?
CVE-2003-0681 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0681 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0681?
CVE-2003-0681 primarily affects Sendmail Advanced Message Server. In total, 105 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0681?
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-2003-0681 published?
CVE-2003-0681 was published on 2003-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (105)

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