How severe is CVE-2003-0970?

CVE-2003-0970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0970 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0970?

CVE-2003-0970 affects Sun Sun Fire. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0970?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-0970 published?

CVE-2003-0970 was published on 2003-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0970

CVE-2003-0970 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Sun Fire with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Sun Fire
Published: 2003-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Network Management Port on Sun Fire B1600 systems allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (packet loss) via ARP packets, which cause all ports to become temporarily disabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0970?: The Network Management Port on Sun Fire B1600 systems allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (packet loss) via ARP packets, which cause all ports to become temporarily disabled.
How severe is CVE-2003-0970?: CVE-2003-0970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0970 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0970?: CVE-2003-0970 affects Sun Sun Fire. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0970?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0970 published?: CVE-2003-0970 was published on 2003-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doc=fsalert/57430

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:sun:sun_fire:b1600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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