How severe is CVE-2003-1246?

CVE-2003-1246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2003-1246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1246?

CVE-2003-1246 primarily affects Pedestal Software Integrity Protection Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1246?

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

When was CVE-2003-1246 published?

CVE-2003-1246 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1246

CVE-2003-1246 is a low-severity vulnerability in Pedestal Software Integrity Protection Driver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pedestal Software Integrity Protection Driver
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

NtCreateSymbolicLinkObject in ntdll.dll in Integrity Protection Driver (IPD) 1.2 and 1.3 allows local users to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on \winnt\system32\drivers using the subst command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1246?: NtCreateSymbolicLinkObject in ntdll.dll in Integrity Protection Driver (IPD) 1.2 and 1.3 allows local users to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on \winnt\system32\drivers using the subst command.
How severe is CVE-2003-1246?: CVE-2003-1246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-1246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1246?: CVE-2003-1246 primarily affects Pedestal Software Integrity Protection Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1246?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1246 published?: CVE-2003-1246 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:pedestal_software:integrity_protection_driver:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pedestal_software:integrity_protection_driver:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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