CVE-2003-1097

Name: CVE-2003-1097
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-1097 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in rexec on HP-UX B.10.20, B.11.00, and B.11.04, when setuid root, may allow local users to gain privileges via a long -l option.. EPSS estimates a 4.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in rexec on HP-UX B.10.20, B.11.00, and B.11.04, when setuid root, may allow local users to gain privileges via a long -l option.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.04%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Hp-Ux	10.10
Hp	Hp-Ux	10.16
Hp	Hp-Ux	10.20
Hp	Hp-Ux	10.24
Hp	Hp-Ux	10.26
Hp	Hp-Ux	10.30
Hp	Hp-Ux	10.34
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.00
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.04
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.11
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.20
Hp	Hp-Ux	11.22

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-04/0374.htmlExploit
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-088.shtmlPatch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/322540Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/CRDY-5MJKM4Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7459Exploit, Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11890
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5611
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-04/0374.htmlExploit
http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-088.shtmlPatch
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/322540Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/CRDY-5MJKM4Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7459Exploit, Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11890
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5611

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1097?

Buffer overflow in rexec on HP-UX B.10.20, B.11.00, and B.11.04, when setuid root, may allow local users to gain privileges via a long -l option.

How severe is CVE-2003-1097?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1097 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1097?

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-2003-1097?

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Source: NVD / NIST