CVE-2003-0962

CVE-2003-0962 is a high-severity vulnerability in Andrew Tridgell Rsync with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in rsync before 2.5.7, when running in server mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and possibly escape the chroot jail.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0962?
Heap-based buffer overflow in rsync before 2.5.7, when running in server mode, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and possibly escape the chroot jail.
How severe is CVE-2003-0962?
CVE-2003-0962 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0962 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0962?
CVE-2003-0962 primarily affects Andrew Tridgell Rsync. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0962?
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-2003-0962 published?
CVE-2003-0962 was published on 2003-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (31)

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