CVE-2003-0169

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 94.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 11, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0164.html
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104914959705949&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7246
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0164.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104914959705949&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7246

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-22447✓ verified
First seen Mar 31, 2003
HP Instant TopTools 5.0 - Remote Denial of Service
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0169?

CVE-2003-0169 is a none vulnerability published on April 11, 2003. 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.

When was CVE-2003-0169 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0169 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 11, 2003, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2003-0169 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0169 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 94.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0169?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0169, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2003-0169

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