CVE-2003-1096

CVE-2003-1096 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Leap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The Cisco LEAP challenge/response authentication mechanism uses passwords in a way that is susceptible to dictionary attacks, which makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges via brute force password guessing attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1096?
The Cisco LEAP challenge/response authentication mechanism uses passwords in a way that is susceptible to dictionary attacks, which makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges via brute force password guessing attacks.
How severe is CVE-2003-1096?
CVE-2003-1096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-1096 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1096?
CVE-2003-1096 affects Cisco Leap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1096?
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-2003-1096 published?
CVE-2003-1096 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)