CVE-2003-0794

CVE-2003-0794 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gdm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

GDM 2.4.4.x before 2.4.4.4, and 2.4.1.x before 2.4.1.7, does not limit the number or duration of commands and uses a blocking socket connection, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by sending commands and not reading the results.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0794?
GDM 2.4.4.x before 2.4.4.4, and 2.4.1.x before 2.4.1.7, does not limit the number or duration of commands and uses a blocking socket connection, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by sending commands and not reading the results.
How severe is CVE-2003-0794?
CVE-2003-0794 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-0794 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0794?
CVE-2003-0794 primarily affects Gnome Gdm. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0794?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0794 published?
CVE-2003-0794 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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