CVE-2003-0851

CVE-2003-0851 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Css11000 Content Services Switch 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

OpenSSL 0.9.6k allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash via large recursion) via malformed ASN.1 sequences.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0851?
OpenSSL 0.9.6k allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash via large recursion) via malformed ASN.1 sequences.
How severe is CVE-2003-0851?
CVE-2003-0851 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0851 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0851?
CVE-2003-0851 primarily affects Cisco Css11000 Content Services Switch. In total, 39 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0851?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0851 published?
CVE-2003-0851 was published on 2003-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (39)

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