How severe is CVE-2003-0989?

CVE-2003-0989 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0989 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0989?

CVE-2003-0989 primarily affects Redhat Tcpdump. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0989?

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-2003-0989 published?

CVE-2003-0989 was published on 2004-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0989

CVE-2003-0989 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Tcpdump with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Redhat Tcpdump
Published: 2004-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

tcpdump before 3.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via certain ISAKMP packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0057.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0989?: tcpdump before 3.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via certain ISAKMP packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0057.
How severe is CVE-2003-0989?: CVE-2003-0989 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0989 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0989?: CVE-2003-0989 primarily affects Redhat Tcpdump. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0989?: 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-2003-0989 published?: CVE-2003-0989 was published on 2004-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:9.0:*:i386:*:*:*:*:*

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