CVE-2003-0720

CVE-2003-0720 is a high-severity vulnerability in University Of Washington Pine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in PINE before 4.58 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed message/external-body MIME type.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0720?
Buffer overflow in PINE before 4.58 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed message/external-body MIME type.
How severe is CVE-2003-0720?
CVE-2003-0720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0720 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0720?
CVE-2003-0720 primarily affects University Of Washington Pine. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0720?
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-2003-0720 published?
CVE-2003-0720 was published on 2003-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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