CVE-2003-0968

CVE-2003-0968 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in SMB_Logon_Server of the rlm_smb experimental module for FreeRADIUS 0.9.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long User-Password attribute.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0968?
Stack-based buffer overflow in SMB_Logon_Server of the rlm_smb experimental module for FreeRADIUS 0.9.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long User-Password attribute.
How severe is CVE-2003-0968?
CVE-2003-0968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-0968 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0968?
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-2003-0968 published?
CVE-2003-0968 was published on 2003-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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