CVE-2003-0778

CVE-2003-0778 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sane 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

saned in sane-backends 1.0.7 and earlier, and possibly later versions, does not properly allocate memory in certain cases, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0778?
saned in sane-backends 1.0.7 and earlier, and possibly later versions, does not properly allocate memory in certain cases, which could allow attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption).
How severe is CVE-2003-0778?
CVE-2003-0778 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0778 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-2003-0778?
CVE-2003-0778 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-2003-0778?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0778 published?
CVE-2003-0778 was published on 2003-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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