How severe is CVE-2003-0840?

CVE-2003-0840 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0840 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0840?

CVE-2003-0840 affects Hp Hp-ux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0840?

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-2003-0840 published?

CVE-2003-0840 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0840

CVE-2003-0840 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Hp-ux 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% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Hp-ux
Published: 2003-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in dtprintinfo on HP-UX 11.00, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to gain root privileges via a long DISPLAY environment variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0840?: Buffer overflow in dtprintinfo on HP-UX 11.00, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to gain root privileges via a long DISPLAY environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2003-0840?: CVE-2003-0840 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0840 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0840?: CVE-2003-0840 affects Hp Hp-ux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0840?: 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-2003-0840 published?: CVE-2003-0840 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106563181313571&w=2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:hp-ux:11.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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