CVE-2003-0778: saned in sane-backends 1.0.7 and earlier, and possibly later versions, does not properly allocate memory in...

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CVE-2003-0778 is a denial-of-service issue in saned, the network scanner daemon from sane-backends. An attacker could trigger excessive memory consumption, making the service or host unstable. The public record does not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely where saned is installed and reachable, especially older Linux systems using sane-backends 1.0.7 or earlier. The record says possibly later versions, so version verification should rely on distribution advisories. Treat as a legacy hygiene and availability risk. Prioritize internet-exposed or business-critical scanner hosts, but do not escalate as actively exploited based on the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Check applicable vendor advisories for patched sane-backends packages.; Upgrade or remove affected sane-backends and saned installations where supported.; Restrict network access to saned to trusted hosts only..

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Jun 30, 2026, 08:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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