CVE-2003-0692

CVE-2003-0692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kde 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

Description

KDM in KDE 3.1.3 and earlier uses a weak session cookie generation algorithm that does not provide 128 bits of entropy, which allows attackers to guess session cookies via brute force methods and gain access to the user session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0692?
KDM in KDE 3.1.3 and earlier uses a weak session cookie generation algorithm that does not provide 128 bits of entropy, which allows attackers to guess session cookies via brute force methods and gain access to the user session.
How severe is CVE-2003-0692?
CVE-2003-0692 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0692 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0692?
CVE-2003-0692 primarily affects Kde. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0692?
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-2003-0692 published?
CVE-2003-0692 was published on 2003-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

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