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CVE-2003-0169

5.0 · MEDIUM

hpnst.exe in the GoAhead-Webs webserver for HP Instant TopTools before 5.55 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a request to hpnst.exe that calls itself, whic…

Published Apr 11, 2003hpEPSS 9.68%

Overview

CVE-2003-0169 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting hp instant_toptools. It was published on April 11, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

hpnst.exe in the GoAhead-Webs webserver for HP Instant TopTools before 5.55 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a request to hpnst.exe that calls itself, which causes an infinite loop.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update instant_toptools to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0164.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104914959705949&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/7246Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0164.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104914959705949&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/7246

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0169?

CVE-2003-0169 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting hp instant_toptools. It was published on April 11, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2003-0169?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-0169?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update instant_toptools to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2003-0169?

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