How severe is CVE-2003-0865?

CVE-2003-0865 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0865 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0865?

CVE-2003-0865 primarily affects Mpg123. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0865?

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-2003-0865 published?

CVE-2003-0865 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0865

CVE-2003-0865 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mpg123 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mpg123
Published: 2003-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in readstring of httpget.c for mpg123 0.59r and 0.59s allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0865?: Heap-based buffer overflow in readstring of httpget.c for mpg123 0.59r and 0.59s allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request.
How severe is CVE-2003-0865?: CVE-2003-0865 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0865 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0865?: CVE-2003-0865 primarily affects Mpg123. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0865?: 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-2003-0865 published?: CVE-2003-0865 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:0.59r:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mpg123:mpg123:0.59s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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