CVE-2003-0172

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in openlog function for PHP 4.3.1 on Windows operating system, and possibly other OSes, allows remote attackers to cause a crash and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 95.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

April 2, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104878149020152&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104931415307111&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/2113
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/316583
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/385238
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7210
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11637
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104878149020152&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104931415307111&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/2113
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/316583
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/385238
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7210
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11637

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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-729✓ verified
First seen Dec 28, 2004
PHP 4.3.7 - 'openlog()' Remote Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0172?

CVE-2003-0172 is a none vulnerability published on April 2, 2003. Buffer overflow in openlog function for PHP 4.3.1 on Windows operating system, and possibly other OSes, allows remote attackers to cause a crash and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument.

When was CVE-2003-0172 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0172 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on April 2, 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-2003-0172 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0172 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0172?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0172, 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-2003-0172

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