How severe is CVE-2003-0221?

CVE-2003-0221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0221 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0221?

CVE-2003-0221 affects Hp Tru64. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0221?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2003-0221 published?

CVE-2003-0221 was published on 2003-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0221

CVE-2003-0221 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Tru64 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Tru64
Published: 2003-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) dupatch and (2) setld utilities in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1B PK1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files and possibly gain root privileges via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0221?: The (1) dupatch and (2) setld utilities in HP Tru64 UNIX 5.1B PK1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files and possibly gain root privileges via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2003-0221?: CVE-2003-0221 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0221 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0221?: CVE-2003-0221 affects Hp Tru64. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0221?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0221 published?: CVE-2003-0221 was published on 2003-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:tru64:*:pk1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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