CVE-2003-1053

CVE-2003-1053 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xshisen with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in XShisen allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) -KCONV command line option or (2) XSHISENLIB environment variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1053?
Multiple buffer overflows in XShisen allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) -KCONV command line option or (2) XSHISENLIB environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2003-1053?
CVE-2003-1053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1053 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1053?
CVE-2003-1053 affects Xshisen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1053?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1053 published?
CVE-2003-1053 was published on 2003-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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