How severe is CVE-2003-1141?

CVE-2003-1141 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-1141 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 68% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1141?

CVE-2003-1141 affects Network Instruments Niprint Lpd-lpr Print Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1141?

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-2003-1141 published?

CVE-2003-1141 was published on 2003-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1141

CVE-2003-1141 is a high-severity vulnerability in Network Instruments Niprint Lpd-lpr Print Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 68% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 68% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Network Instruments Niprint Lpd-lpr Print Server
Published: 2003-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in NIPrint 4.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to TCP port 515.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1141?: Buffer overflow in NIPrint 4.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string to TCP port 515.
How severe is CVE-2003-1141?: CVE-2003-1141 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1141 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 68% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1141?: CVE-2003-1141 affects Network Instruments Niprint Lpd-lpr Print Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1141?: 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-2003-1141 published?: CVE-2003-1141 was published on 2003-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:network_instruments:niprint_lpd-lpr_print_server:4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*