How severe is CVE-2003-0579?

CVE-2003-0579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0579 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0579?

CVE-2003-0579 affects Ibm U2 Universe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0579?

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

When was CVE-2003-0579 published?

CVE-2003-0579 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0579

CVE-2003-0579 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm U2 Universe with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm U2 Universe
Published: 2003-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

uvadmsh in IBM U2 UniVerse 10.0.0.9 and earlier trusts the user-supplied -uv.install command line option to find and execute the uv.install program, which allows local users to gain privileges by providing a pathname that is under control of the user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0579?: uvadmsh in IBM U2 UniVerse 10.0.0.9 and earlier trusts the user-supplied -uv.install command line option to find and execute the uv.install program, which allows local users to gain privileges by providing a pathname that is under control of the user.
How severe is CVE-2003-0579?: CVE-2003-0579 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0579 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0579?: CVE-2003-0579 affects Ibm U2 Universe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0579 published?: CVE-2003-0579 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:u2_universe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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