How severe is CVE-2003-1493?

CVE-2003-1493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-1493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1493?

CVE-2003-1493 primarily affects Hp Openview Network Node Manager. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1493?

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

When was CVE-2003-1493 published?

CVE-2003-1493 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1493

CVE-2003-1493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Openview Network Node Manager 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Openview Network Node Manager
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Memory leak in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) 6.2 and 6.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via crafted TCP packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1493?: Memory leak in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) 6.2 and 6.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via crafted TCP packets.
How severe is CVE-2003-1493?: CVE-2003-1493 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1493?: CVE-2003-1493 primarily affects Hp Openview Network Node Manager. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1493 published?: CVE-2003-1493 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.1:*:hp_ux_10.x:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.1:*:hp_ux_11.x:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.1:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.2:*:hp_ux_10.x:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.2:*:hp_ux_11.x:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.2:*:nt_4.x_windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.2:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.4:*:hp_ux_11.x:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.4:*:nt_4.x_windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.4:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:6.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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