How severe is CVE-2003-0900?

CVE-2003-0900 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0900 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0900?

CVE-2003-0900 affects Larry Wall Perl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0900?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-0900 published?

CVE-2003-0900 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0900

CVE-2003-0900 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Larry Wall Perl 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Larry Wall Perl
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Perl 5.8.1 on Fedora Core does not properly initialize the random number generator when forking, which makes it easier for attackers to predict random numbers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0900?: Perl 5.8.1 on Fedora Core does not properly initialize the random number generator when forking, which makes it easier for attackers to predict random numbers.
How severe is CVE-2003-0900?: CVE-2003-0900 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0900 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0900?: CVE-2003-0900 affects Larry Wall Perl. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0900?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0900 published?: CVE-2003-0900 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/long_list.cgi?buglist=108711

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:larry_wall:perl:5.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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