How severe is CVE-2003-1450?

CVE-2003-1450 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1450 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-2003-1450?

CVE-2003-1450 primarily affects Bitchx. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1450?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-1450 published?

CVE-2003-1450 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1450

CVE-2003-1450 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bitchx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Bitchx
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

BitchX 75p3 and 1.0c16 through 1.0c20cvs allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a malformed RPL_NAMREPLY numeric 353 message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1450?: BitchX 75p3 and 1.0c16 through 1.0c20cvs allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a malformed RPL_NAMREPLY numeric 353 message.
How severe is CVE-2003-1450?: CVE-2003-1450 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1450 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-2003-1450?: CVE-2003-1450 primarily affects Bitchx. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1450?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1450 published?: CVE-2003-1450 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:bitchx:bitchx:1.0_c16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitchx:bitchx:1.0_c19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitchx:bitchx:1.0_c20cvs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bitchx:bitchx:75p3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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