CVE-2003-0578

CVE-2003-0578 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm U2 Universe with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Description

cci_dir in IBM U2 UniVerse 10.0.0.9 and earlier creates hard links and unlinks files as root, which allows local users to gain privileges by deleting and overwriting arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0578?
cci_dir in IBM U2 UniVerse 10.0.0.9 and earlier creates hard links and unlinks files as root, which allows local users to gain privileges by deleting and overwriting arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2003-0578?
CVE-2003-0578 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2003-0578 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0578?
CVE-2003-0578 affects Ibm U2 Universe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0578?
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-2003-0578 published?
CVE-2003-0578 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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