CVE-2003-1262 json
Buffer overflow in the http_fetch function of HTTP Fetcher 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and…
published 2003-12-31 22 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2003-1252
- cvss
- 6.4
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.0%
- EPSS 4.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 90%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Buffer overflow in the http_fetch function of HTTP Fetcher 1.0.0 and 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a URL request via a long (1) host, (2) referer, or (3) userAgent value.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
4.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/305340 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.4 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/6531
vdb-entry, patch
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/305340
mailing-list, exploit, patch
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linuxsecurity.com
/content/view/104480/104/
vendor-advisory
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marc.info
/?l=bugtraq&m=104195613529429&w=2
mailing-list
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iss.net
/security_center/static/11000.php
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/7823
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2003-1262
- NVD CVE-2003-1262
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