CVE-2003-1056

Name: CVE-2003-1056
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-12-11T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-1056 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ed editor for Sun Solaris 2.6, 7, and 8 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ed editor for Sun Solaris 2.6, 7, and 8 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris	2.6
Sun	Solaris	7.0
Sun	Solaris	8.0
Sun	Sunos	All versions
Sun	Sunos	5.7
Sun	Sunos	5.8

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/10411Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57443-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3688Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/2955Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9199Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13952
http://secunia.com/advisories/10411Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57443-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3688Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/2955Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9199Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13952

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1056?

The ed editor for Sun Solaris 2.6, 7, and 8 allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How severe is CVE-2003-1056?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1056 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1056?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2003-1056?

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Source: NVD / NIST