CVE-2003-0792

CVE-2003-0792 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fetchmail 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

Fetchmail 6.2.4 and earlier does not properly allocate memory for long lines, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a certain email.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0792?
Fetchmail 6.2.4 and earlier does not properly allocate memory for long lines, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a certain email.
How severe is CVE-2003-0792?
CVE-2003-0792 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0792 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0792?
CVE-2003-0792 primarily affects Fetchmail. In total, 86 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0792?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0792 published?
CVE-2003-0792 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (86)

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