CVE-2003-0744

CVE-2003-0744 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Leafnode with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The fetchnews NNTP client in leafnode 1.9.3 to 1.9.41 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang and termination) via certain malformed Usenet news articles that cause fetchnews to hang while waiting for input.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0744?
The fetchnews NNTP client in leafnode 1.9.3 to 1.9.41 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process hang and termination) via certain malformed Usenet news articles that cause fetchnews to hang while waiting for input.
How severe is CVE-2003-0744?
CVE-2003-0744 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0744 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0744?
CVE-2003-0744 primarily affects Leafnode. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0744?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0744 published?
CVE-2003-0744 was published on 2003-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

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