CVE-2003-1303: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-1303: Buffer overflow in the imap_fetch_overview function in the IMAP functionality (php_imap.c) in PHP before 4....

Buffer overflow in the imap_fetch_overview function in the IMAP functionality (php_imap.c) in PHP before 4.3.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long e-mail address in a (1) To or (2) From header.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2003-1303 is an old PHP IMAP vulnerability. A very long To or From email address can crash affected PHP IMAP handling and may allow code execution. The evidence identifies PHP before 4.3.3, but provides no CVSS score or current exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems running PHP before 4.3.3 with IMAP functionality enabled and applications that process untrusted email headers. Modern supported PHP deployments should not be assumed affected from the provided evidence. Treat this as a legacy-risk issue. It is urgent if any production system still runs PHP before 4.3.3 with IMAP enabled, because the impact may extend beyond crashes. If no such systems exist, priority is documentation and evidence retention. Mitigation focus: Inventory PHP systems and identify any versions before 4.3.3.; Upgrade affected PHP installations using vendor-supported packages.; Disable PHP IMAP functionality where it is not required..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 14, 2006, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10346CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=175040CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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