How severe is CVE-2003-1475?

CVE-2003-1475 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1475 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1475?

CVE-2003-1475 primarily affects Netbus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1475?

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

When was CVE-2003-1475 published?

CVE-2003-1475 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1475

CVE-2003-1475 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netbus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Netbus
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Netbus 1.5 through 1.7 allows more than one client to be connected at the same time, but only prompts the first connection for authentication, which allows remote attackers to gain access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1475?: Netbus 1.5 through 1.7 allows more than one client to be connected at the same time, but only prompts the first connection for authentication, which allows remote attackers to gain access.
How severe is CVE-2003-1475?: CVE-2003-1475 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1475 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1475?: CVE-2003-1475 primarily affects Netbus. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1475?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1475 published?: CVE-2003-1475 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:netbus:netbus:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netbus:netbus:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netbus:netbus:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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