CVE-2003-0852

CVE-2003-0852 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sylpheed 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

Format string vulnerability in send_message.c for Sylpheed-claws 0.9.4 through 0.9.6 allows remote SMTP servers to cause a denial of service (crash) in sylpheed via format strings in an error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0852?
Format string vulnerability in send_message.c for Sylpheed-claws 0.9.4 through 0.9.6 allows remote SMTP servers to cause a denial of service (crash) in sylpheed via format strings in an error message.
How severe is CVE-2003-0852?
CVE-2003-0852 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0852 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0852?
CVE-2003-0852 primarily affects Sylpheed. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0852?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0852 published?
CVE-2003-0852 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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