CVE-2003-0886

CVE-2003-0886 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hylafax with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Format string vulnerability in hfaxd for Hylafax 4.1.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0886?
Format string vulnerability in hfaxd for Hylafax 4.1.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2003-0886?
CVE-2003-0886 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-0886 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0886?
CVE-2003-0886 primarily affects Hylafax. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0886?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0886 published?
CVE-2003-0886 was published on 2003-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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