CVE-2003-1287

Name: CVE-2003-1287
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-1287 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sambar Server before 6.0 beta 3 allows attackers with physical access to execute arbitrary code via a request with an MS-DOS device name such as com1.pl, con.pl, or aux.pl, which causes Perl to read the code from the associated device.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sambar Server before 6.0 beta 3 allows attackers with physical access to execute arbitrary code via a request with an MS-DOS device name such as com1.pl, con.pl, or aux.pl, which causes Perl to read the code from the associated device.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Sambar	Sambar Server	5.0	—
Sambar	Sambar Server	5.1	—
Sambar	Sambar Server	5.2	—
Sambar	Sambar Server	5.3	—
Sambar	Sambar Server	6.0	Beta1

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-04/0353.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/9578Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1007819Patch
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=103&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=trueVendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/5781Patch
http://www.sambar.com/security.htmVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16059
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-04/0353.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/9578Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1007819Patch
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=103&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=trueVendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/5781Patch
http://www.sambar.com/security.htmVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16059

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1287?

How severe is CVE-2003-1287?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1287 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1287?

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