CVE-2003-0015Cvs Vulnerability
Double-free vulnerability in CVS 1.11.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed Directory request, as demonstrated by bypassing write checks to execute Update-prog and Checkin-prog commands.
Published Feb 7, 2003 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0015, DSA-233
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2003-0015 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Cvs, Freebsd.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Cvs 1.11.1p1debian-8.1, Cvs 1.11.2-5.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
24%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
40/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2003-0015
- advisoryRHSA-2003:012
- advisoryRHSA-2003:013
- advisoryVU#650937
- patchRHSA-2003:013
- patchhttp://security.e-matters.de/advisories/012003.html
Description
Double-free vulnerability in CVS 1.11.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed Directory request, as demonstrated by bypassing write checks to execute Update-prog and Checkin-prog commands.
Affected Products
24 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| CvsCvs | 1.10.7, 1.10.8, 1.11, 1.11.1, 1.11.1p1, 1.11.2, 1.11.3, 1.11.4 | 1.11.2-5.1 |
| FreebsdFreebsd | 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 5.0 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Cvs
1.11.1p1debian-8.1, 1.11.2-5.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 7, 2003
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-415 Double Free
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2003-0015
- advisoryRHSA-2003:012
- advisoryRHSA-2003:013
- advisoryVU#650937
- patchRHSA-2003:013
FAQ
Common Questions.
Double-free vulnerability in CVS 1.11.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed Directory request, as demonstrated by bypassing write checks to execute Update-prog and Checkin-prog commands.
Affected: Cvs versions 1.10.7, 1.10.8, 1.11, 1.11.1, 1.11.1p1, 1.11.2, 1.11.3, 1.11.4; Freebsd versions 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 5.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Cvs 1.11.1p1debian-8.1, Cvs 1.11.2-5.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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