CVE-2003-1080: Low severity Sun SunOS vulnerability

Published Feb 11, 2003
·
Updated

Unknown vulnerability in mail for Solaris 2.6 through 9 allows local users to read the email of other users.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun Solaris=2.6
Sun Solaris=8.0
Sun SunOS
Sun Solaris=2.6
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun Solaris=8.0
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun SunOS
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.8

Event History

Feb 11, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 8, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1080?

CVE-2003-1080 is considered to have a medium severity due to the potential for local users to access sensitive email information of other users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1080?

To fix CVE-2003-1080, it is recommended to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Solaris or apply any available security patches.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2003-1080?

CVE-2003-1080 affects local users on Solaris systems from version 2.6 through 9, allowing them to read other users' email.

4

What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2003-1080?

Vulnerable systems include Solaris 2.6, 7, 8, 9, and SunOS versions 5.7 and 5.8.

5

Is CVE-2003-1080 still a risk for current systems?

CVE-2003-1080 is a risk primarily for older Solaris systems, and most current systems should not be at risk if they are up-to-date.

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