CVE-2003-1233

Name: CVE-2003-1233
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-1233 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Pedestal Software Integrity Protection Driver (IPD) 1.3 and earlier allows privileged attackers, such as rootkits, to bypass file access restrictions to the Windows kernel by using the NtCreateSymbolicLinkObject function to create a symbolic link to (1) \Device\PhysicalMemory or (2) to a drive letter using the subst command.. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Pedestal Software Integrity Protection Driver (IPD) 1.3 and earlier allows privileged attackers, such as rootkits, to bypass file access restrictions to the Windows kernel by using the NtCreateSymbolicLinkObject function to create a symbolic link to (1) \Device\PhysicalMemory or (2) to a drive letter using the subst command.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.63%

73.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pedestalsoftware	Integrity Protection Driver	<= 1.3

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-01/0017.htmlBroken Link, Patch
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-01/0018.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/7816Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.phrack.org/show.php?p=59&a=16Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6511Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10979Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-01/0017.htmlBroken Link, Patch
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-01/0018.htmlBroken Link, Exploit, Patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/7816Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.phrack.org/show.php?p=59&a=16Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6511Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10979Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1233?

How severe is CVE-2003-1233?

CVE-2003-1233 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1233?

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