CVE-2003-0805

CVE-2003-0805 is a high-severity vulnerability in University Of Minnesota Gopherd 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

Multiple buffer overflows in UMN gopher daemon (gopherd) 2.x and 3.x before 3.0.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long filename as a result of a LIST command, and (2) the GSisText function, which calculates the view-type.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0805?
Multiple buffer overflows in UMN gopher daemon (gopherd) 2.x and 3.x before 3.0.6 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long filename as a result of a LIST command, and (2) the GSisText function, which calculates the view-type.
How severe is CVE-2003-0805?
CVE-2003-0805 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0805 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0805?
CVE-2003-0805 primarily affects University Of Minnesota Gopherd. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0805?
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-2003-0805 published?
CVE-2003-0805 was published on 2003-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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