CVE-2003-1058

Name: CVE-2003-1058
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-12-03T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-1058 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Xsun server for Sun Solaris 2.6 through 9, when running in Direct Graphics Access (DGA) mode, allows local users to cause a denial of service (Xsun crash) or to create or overwrite arbitrary files on the system, probably via a symlink attack on temporary server files.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Xsun server for Sun Solaris 2.6 through 9, when running in Direct Graphics Access (DGA) mode, allows local users to cause a denial of service (Xsun crash) or to create or overwrite arbitrary files on the system, probably via a symlink attack on temporary server files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.30%

21.9th 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	Solaris	9.0
Sun	Sunos	All versions
Sun	Sunos	5.7
Sun	Sunos	5.8

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/10346Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57419-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-033.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/2892Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9147
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13890
http://secunia.com/advisories/10346Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57419-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-033.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/2892Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9147
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13890

Timeline

Published: Dec 3, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1058?

How severe is CVE-2003-1058?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1058 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1058?

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