CVE-2003-0694

CVE-2003-0694 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sendmail Advanced Message Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 60% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The prescan function in Sendmail 8.12.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow attacks, as demonstrated using the parseaddr function in parseaddr.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0694?
The prescan function in Sendmail 8.12.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via buffer overflow attacks, as demonstrated using the parseaddr function in parseaddr.c.
How severe is CVE-2003-0694?
CVE-2003-0694 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-0694 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 60% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0694?
CVE-2003-0694 primarily affects Sendmail Advanced Message Server. In total, 163 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0694?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0694 published?
CVE-2003-0694 was published on 2003-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (163)

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