CVE-2003-0580
CVE-2003-0580 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm U2 Universe 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: 1% (48th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm U2 Universe
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in uvadmsh in IBM U2 UniVerse 10.0.0.9 and earlier allows the uvadm user to execute arbitrary code via a long -uv.install command line argument.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0580?
- Buffer overflow in uvadmsh in IBM U2 UniVerse 10.0.0.9 and earlier allows the uvadm user to execute arbitrary code via a long -uv.install command line argument.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0580?
- CVE-2003-0580 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0580 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-0580?
- CVE-2003-0580 affects Ibm U2 Universe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0580?
- 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-2003-0580 published?
- CVE-2003-0580 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q3/0028.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105839042603476&w=2
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:u2_universe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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