How severe is CVE-2003-1150?

CVE-2003-1150 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-1150 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1150?

CVE-2003-1150 primarily affects Novell Zenworks Desktops. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1150?

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-2003-1150 published?

CVE-2003-1150 was published on 2003-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1150

CVE-2003-1150 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Zenworks Desktops 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: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Zenworks Desktops
Published: 2003-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the portmapper service (PMAP.NLM) in Novell NetWare 6 SP3 and ZenWorks for Desktops 3.2 SP2 through 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1150?: Buffer overflow in the portmapper service (PMAP.NLM) in Novell NetWare 6 SP3 and ZenWorks for Desktops 3.2 SP2 through 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2003-1150?: CVE-2003-1150 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1150 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1150?: CVE-2003-1150 primarily affects Novell Zenworks Desktops. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1150?: 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-2003-1150 published?: CVE-2003-1150 was published on 2003-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_desktops:3.2:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_desktops:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_desktops:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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