How severe is CVE-2003-0573?

CVE-2003-0573 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0573 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0573?

CVE-2003-0573 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0573?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-0573 published?

CVE-2003-0573 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0573

CVE-2003-0573 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sgi Irix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sgi Irix
Published: 2003-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The DNS callbacks in nsd in SGI IRIX 6.5.x through 6.5.20f, and possibly earlier versions, do not perform sufficient sanity checking, with unknown impact.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0573?: The DNS callbacks in nsd in SGI IRIX 6.5.x through 6.5.20f, and possibly earlier versions, do not perform sufficient sanity checking, with unknown impact.
How severe is CVE-2003-0573?: CVE-2003-0573 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0573 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0573?: CVE-2003-0573 primarily affects Sgi Irix. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0573?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0573 published?: CVE-2003-0573 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20030701-01-P

Affected products (26)

cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.15f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.15m:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.16f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.16m:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.17f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.17m:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.18f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.18m:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.19f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.19m:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.20f:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sgi:irix:6.5.20m:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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