How severe is CVE-2003-1283?

CVE-2003-1283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-1283 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1283?

CVE-2003-1283 affects Kazaa Kazaa Media Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1283?

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-2003-1283 published?

CVE-2003-1283 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1283

CVE-2003-1283 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kazaa Kazaa Media Desktop 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% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kazaa Kazaa Media Desktop
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

KaZaA Media Desktop (KMD) 2.0 launches advertisements in the Internet Explorer (IE) local security zone, which could allow remote attackers to view local files and possibly execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1283?: KaZaA Media Desktop (KMD) 2.0 launches advertisements in the Internet Explorer (IE) local security zone, which could allow remote attackers to view local files and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2003-1283?: CVE-2003-1283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1283 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1283?: CVE-2003-1283 affects Kazaa Kazaa Media Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1283?: 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-2003-1283 published?: CVE-2003-1283 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kazaa:kazaa_media_desktop:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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