CVE-2003-1097

Public Exploit

Description

Buffer overflow in rexec on HP-UX B.10.20, B.11.00, and B.11.04, when setuid root, may allow local users to gain privileges via a long -l option.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.37%

Vendor Advisory cert.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/CRDY-5MJKM4	us government resource third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-088.shtml	third party advisory patch government resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/322540	third party advisory us government resource
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5611	vdb entry signature
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7459	exploit vdb entry patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11890	vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-04/0374.html	mailing list exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1097?: CVE-2003-1097 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-1097?: To fix CVE-2003-1097, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2003-1097 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2003-1097 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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