PatchTheCVECVE-2003-0293: PalmOS allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a flood of ICMP echo request
CVE-2003-0293 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting palmos. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
PalmOS allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a flood of ICMP echo request (ping) packets.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 5.1% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2003-06-16 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: PalmOS 3/4 - ICMP Flood Remote Denial of Service
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-2003-0293?
palmos: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2003-0293 being exploited?
CVE-2003-0293 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-2003-0293 affect?
CVE-2003-0293 affects palmos. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). PalmOS allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a flood of ICMP echo request (ping) packets.
How urgent is CVE-2003-0293?
Priority 46/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference