CVE-2003-0583

Name: CVE-2003-0583
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-08-18T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0583 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Backup and Restore Utility for Unix (BRU) 17.0 and earlier, when running setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Backup and Restore Utility for Unix (BRU) 17.0 and earlier, when running setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tolis Group	Bru	<= 17.0

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0583?

Buffer overflow in Backup and Restore Utility for Unix (BRU) 17.0 and earlier, when running setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument.

How severe is CVE-2003-0583?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0583 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0583?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST