CVE-2003-0030: Buffer overflows in protegrity.dll of Protegrity Secure.Data Extension Feature (SEF) before 2.2.3.9 allow atta

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0030 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting secure.data. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflows in protegrity.dll of Protegrity Secure.Data Extension Feature (SEF) before 2.2.3.9 allow attackers with SQL access to execute arbitrary code via the extended stored procedures (1) xp_pty_checkusers, (2) xp_pty_insert, or (3) xp_pty_select.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.8% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-03-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: protegrity

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-03-18 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

protegrity secure.data DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.3.7 · 2.2.3.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.3.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy secure.data || rpm -q secure.data || secure.data --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.3.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison secure.data sudo apt install secure.data=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.3.7> sudo apt-mark hold secure.data

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list secure.data sudo dnf downgrade secure.data-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.3.7> sudo dnf versionlock add secure.data

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0030?

secure.data: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0030 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0030 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2003-0030 affect?

CVE-2003-0030 affects secure.data. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflows in protegrity.dll of Protegrity Secure.Data Extension Feature (SEF) before 2.2.3.9 allow attackers with SQL access to execute arbitrary code via the extended stored procedures (1) xp_pty_checkusers, (2) xp_pty_insert, or (3

How urgent is CVE-2003-0030?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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