CVE-2003-1262

CVE-2003-1262 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Http Fetcher Http Fetcher Library with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the http_fetch function of HTTP Fetcher 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a URL request via a long (1) host, (2) referer, or (3) userAgent value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1262?
Buffer overflow in the http_fetch function of HTTP Fetcher 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a URL request via a long (1) host, (2) referer, or (3) userAgent value.
How severe is CVE-2003-1262?
CVE-2003-1262 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1262 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1262?
CVE-2003-1262 primarily affects Http Fetcher Http Fetcher Library. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1262?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1262 published?
CVE-2003-1262 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)