How severe is CVE-2003-0685?

CVE-2003-0685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0685?

CVE-2003-0685 primarily affects Netris. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0685?

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-2003-0685 published?

CVE-2003-0685 was published on 2003-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0685

CVE-2003-0685 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netris 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: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netris
Published: 2003-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Netris 0.52 and earlier, and possibly other versions, allows remote malicious Netris servers to execute arbitrary code on netris clients via a long server response.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0685?: Buffer overflow in Netris 0.52 and earlier, and possibly other versions, allows remote malicious Netris servers to execute arbitrary code on netris clients via a long server response.
How severe is CVE-2003-0685?: CVE-2003-0685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0685?: CVE-2003-0685 primarily affects Netris. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0685?: 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-2003-0685 published?: CVE-2003-0685 was published on 2003-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:netris:netris:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netris:netris:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netris:netris:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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