CVE-2003-1236

CVE-2003-1236 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Tanne with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the logger function in netzio.c for Tanne 0.6.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in syslog.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1236?
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the logger function in netzio.c for Tanne 0.6.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in syslog.
How severe is CVE-2003-1236?
CVE-2003-1236 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-1236 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1236?
CVE-2003-1236 affects Tanne. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1236?
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-2003-1236 published?
CVE-2003-1236 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)