CVE-2003-0849

CVE-2003-0849 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Cfengine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in net.c for cfengine 2.x before 2.0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain packets with modified length values, which is trusted by the ReceiveTransaction function when using a buffer provided by the BusyWithConnection function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0849?
Buffer overflow in net.c for cfengine 2.x before 2.0.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain packets with modified length values, which is trusted by the ReceiveTransaction function when using a buffer provided by the BusyWithConnection function.
How severe is CVE-2003-0849?
CVE-2003-0849 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0849 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0849?
CVE-2003-0849 primarily affects Gnu Cfengine. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0849?
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-2003-0849 published?
CVE-2003-0849 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

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