How severe is CVE-2003-0936?

CVE-2003-0936 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0936 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0936?

CVE-2003-0936 primarily affects Symantec Pcanywhere. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0936?

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-2003-0936 published?

CVE-2003-0936 was published on 2003-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0936

CVE-2003-0936 is a high-severity vulnerability in Symantec Pcanywhere 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: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Pcanywhere
Published: 2003-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symantec PCAnywhere 10.x and 11, when started as a service, allows attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges via the help interface using AWHOST32.exe.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0936?: Symantec PCAnywhere 10.x and 11, when started as a service, allows attackers to gain SYSTEM privileges via the help interface using AWHOST32.exe.
How severe is CVE-2003-0936?: CVE-2003-0936 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0936 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0936?: CVE-2003-0936 primarily affects Symantec Pcanywhere. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0936?: 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-2003-0936 published?: CVE-2003-0936 was published on 2003-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:pcanywhere:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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