CVE-2003-1063

Name: CVE-2003-1063
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-08-20T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-1063 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The patches (1) 105693-13, (2) 108800-02, (3) 105694-13, and (4) 108801-02 for cachefs on Solaris 2.6 and 7 overwrite the inetd.conf file, which may silently reenable services and allow remote attackers to bypass the intended security policy.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The patches (1) 105693-13, (2) 108800-02, (3) 105694-13, and (4) 108801-02 for cachefs on Solaris 2.6 and 7 overwrite the inetd.conf file, which may silently reenable services and allow remote attackers to bypass the intended security policy.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.8th 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	Sunos	All versions
Sun	Sunos	5.7

References

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-56300-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-134.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8461Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12942
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-56300-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-134.shtmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8461Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12942

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1063?

How severe is CVE-2003-1063?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1063 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1063?

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