CVE-2003-1073

CVE-2003-1073 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

A race condition in the at command for Solaris 2.6 through 9 allows local users to delete arbitrary files via the -r argument with .. (dot dot) sequences in the job name, then modifying the directory structure after at checks permissions to delete the file and before the deletion actually takes place.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1073?
A race condition in the at command for Solaris 2.6 through 9 allows local users to delete arbitrary files via the -r argument with .. (dot dot) sequences in the job name, then modifying the directory structure after at checks permissions to delete the file and before the deletion actually takes place.
How severe is CVE-2003-1073?
CVE-2003-1073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-1073 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1073?
CVE-2003-1073 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1073?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1073 published?
CVE-2003-1073 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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