How severe is CVE-2003-0584?

CVE-2003-0584 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0584 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0584?

CVE-2003-0584 affects Tolis Group Bru. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0584?

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-2003-0584 published?

CVE-2003-0584 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0584

CVE-2003-0584 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tolis Group Bru 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% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tolis Group Bru
Published: 2003-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in Backup and Restore Utility for Unix (BRU) 17.0 and earlier, when running setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a command line argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0584?: Format string vulnerability in Backup and Restore Utility for Unix (BRU) 17.0 and earlier, when running setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a command line argument.
How severe is CVE-2003-0584?: CVE-2003-0584 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0584 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0584?: CVE-2003-0584 affects Tolis Group Bru. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0584?: 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-2003-0584 published?: CVE-2003-0584 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105846288808846&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tolis_group:bru:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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