CVE-2003-0146: Multiple vulnerabilities in NetPBM 9.20 and earlier, and possibly other versions, may allow remote attacker...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2003-0146 is a legacy NetPBM flaw where malformed input can trigger arithmetic mistakes that become buffer overflows. The reported outcomes are denial of service or possible arbitrary code execution. Business urgency depends on whether NetPBM is still present and exposed to untrusted input. Most relevant exposure is legacy systems or applications that still use NetPBM 9.20 or earlier and pass attacker-controlled input into NetPBM processing. The bundle does not provide specific downstream products, configurations, or package versions beyond the NetPBM statement. Prioritize if NetPBM is present in exposed processing workflows. The issue is old, but potential arbitrary code execution justifies rapid inventory and patch validation where legacy systems remain in production. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and containers for NetPBM and packaged derivatives.; Check Debian, Red Hat, Conectiva, and current vendor guidance for fixed packages.; Upgrade or remove NetPBM where vulnerable versions are found..

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Jun 30, 2026, 23:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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