How severe is CVE-2003-1167?

CVE-2003-1167 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-1167 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1167?

CVE-2003-1167 primarily affects Gernot Stocker Kpopup. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1167?

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-2003-1167 published?

CVE-2003-1167 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1167

CVE-2003-1167 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gernot Stocker Kpopup 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% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gernot Stocker Kpopup
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

misc.cpp in KPopup 0.9.1 trusts the PATH variable when executing killall, which allows local users to elevate their privileges by modifying the PATH variable to reference a malicious killall program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1167?: misc.cpp in KPopup 0.9.1 trusts the PATH variable when executing killall, which allows local users to elevate their privileges by modifying the PATH variable to reference a malicious killall program.
How severe is CVE-2003-1167?: CVE-2003-1167 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1167 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1167?: CVE-2003-1167 primarily affects Gernot Stocker Kpopup. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1167?: 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-2003-1167 published?: CVE-2003-1167 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gernot_stocker:kpopup:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gernot_stocker:kpopup:0.9.5_pre2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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