How severe is CVE-2003-1030?

CVE-2003-1030 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-1030 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1030?

CVE-2003-1030 primarily affects Dameware Development Mini Remote Control Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1030?

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-2003-1030 published?

CVE-2003-1030 was published on 2004-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1030

CVE-2003-1030 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dameware Development Mini Remote Control Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dameware Development Mini Remote Control Server
Published: 2004-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in DameWare Mini Remote Control before 3.73 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long pre-authentication request to TCP port 6129.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1030?: Buffer overflow in DameWare Mini Remote Control before 3.73 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long pre-authentication request to TCP port 6129.
How severe is CVE-2003-1030?: CVE-2003-1030 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1030 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1030?: CVE-2003-1030 primarily affects Dameware Development Mini Remote Control Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1030?: 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-2003-1030 published?: CVE-2003-1030 was published on 2004-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dameware_development:mini_remote_control_server:3.70_.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dameware_development:mini_remote_control_server:3.71_.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dameware_development:mini_remote_control_server:3.72_.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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