CVE-2003-0773

CVE-2003-0773 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sane 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

saned in sane-backends 1.0.7 and earlier does not check the IP address of the connecting host during the SANE_NET_INIT RPC call, which allows remote attackers to use that call even if they are restricted in saned.conf.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0773?
saned in sane-backends 1.0.7 and earlier does not check the IP address of the connecting host during the SANE_NET_INIT RPC call, which allows remote attackers to use that call even if they are restricted in saned.conf.
How severe is CVE-2003-0773?
CVE-2003-0773 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0773 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0773?
CVE-2003-0773 primarily affects Sane. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0773?
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-2003-0773 published?
CVE-2003-0773 was published on 2003-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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