7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0999

First published: Wed Dec 17 2003(Updated: )

Unknown multiple vulnerabilities in (1) lpstat and (2) the libprint library in Solaris 2.6 through 9 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or read or write arbitrary files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.8
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=9.0
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=7.0
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=9.0
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=2.6
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=8.0
Sun SunOS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0999?

    CVE-2003-0999 is considered to be a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0999?

    The recommended fix for CVE-2003-0999 is to apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for the affected Solaris versions.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2003-0999?

    CVE-2003-0999 affects multiple Solaris versions, including 2.6, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, and specific versions of SunOS.

  • What kind of attack could exploit CVE-2003-0999?

    An attacker could exploit CVE-2003-0999 to execute arbitrary code or manipulate files on the affected Solaris systems.

  • Is CVE-2003-0999 still a threat today?

    While CVE-2003-0999 is an older vulnerability, it can still pose a risk to legacy systems that are not regularly updated or patched.

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