CVE-2003-1455
CVE-2003-1455 is a high-severity vulnerability in Poptop Pptp Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Poptop Pptp Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the launch_bcrelay function in pptpctrl.c in PoPToP 1.1.4-b1 through PoPToP 1.1.4-b3 allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-1455?
- Multiple buffer overflows in the launch_bcrelay function in pptpctrl.c in PoPToP 1.1.4-b1 through PoPToP 1.1.4-b3 allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2003-1455?
- CVE-2003-1455 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-1455 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-1455?
- CVE-2003-1455 primarily affects Poptop Pptp Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-1455?
- 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-2003-1455 published?
- CVE-2003-1455 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=138437
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7582
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7590
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12101
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:poptop:pptp_server:1.1.4b1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:poptop:pptp_server:1.1.4b2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:poptop:pptp_server:1.1.4b3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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