How severe is CVE-2003-0784?

CVE-2003-0784 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2003-0784 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0784?

CVE-2003-0784 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0784?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2003-0784 published?

CVE-2003-0784 was published on 2003-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0784

CVE-2003-0784 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Aix
Published: 2003-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in tsm for the bos.rte.security fileset on AIX 5.2 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via login, and local users to gain privileges via login, su, or passwd, with a username that contains format string specifiers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0784?: Format string vulnerability in tsm for the bos.rte.security fileset on AIX 5.2 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via login, and local users to gain privileges via login, su, or passwd, with a username that contains format string specifiers.
How severe is CVE-2003-0784?: CVE-2003-0784 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-0784 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0784?: CVE-2003-0784 primarily affects Ibm Aix. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0784?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0784 published?: CVE-2003-0784 was published on 2003-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY47764&apar=only

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:4.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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