CVE-2003-0937

Name: CVE-2003-0937
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-12-15T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0937 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SCO UnixWare 7.1.1, 7.1.3, and Open UNIX 8.0.0 allows local users to bypass protections for the "as" address space file for a process ID (PID) by obtaining a procfs file descriptor for the file and calling execve() on a setuid or setgid program, which leaves the descriptor open to the user.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SCO UnixWare 7.1.1, 7.1.3, and Open UNIX 8.0.0 allows local users to bypass protections for the "as" address space file for a process ID (PID) by obtaining a procfs file descriptor for the file and calling execve() on a setuid or setgid program, which leaves the descriptor open to the user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sco	Open Unix	8.0
Sco	Unixware	7.1.1
Sco	Unixware	7.1.3

References

ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/UnixWare/CSSA-2003-SCO.32/CSSA-2003-SCO.32.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106865297403687&w=2
http://www.texonet.com/advisories/TEXONET-20031024.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed
ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/UnixWare/CSSA-2003-SCO.32/CSSA-2003-SCO.32.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106865297403687&w=2
http://www.texonet.com/advisories/TEXONET-20031024.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0937?

How severe is CVE-2003-0937?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0937 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0937?

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