CVE-2003-1287

CVE-2003-1287 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sambar Sambar Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Sambar Server before 6.0 beta 3 allows attackers with physical access to execute arbitrary code via a request with an MS-DOS device name such as com1.pl, con.pl, or aux.pl, which causes Perl to read the code from the associated device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1287?
Sambar Server before 6.0 beta 3 allows attackers with physical access to execute arbitrary code via a request with an MS-DOS device name such as com1.pl, con.pl, or aux.pl, which causes Perl to read the code from the associated device.
How severe is CVE-2003-1287?
CVE-2003-1287 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1287 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1287?
CVE-2003-1287 primarily affects Sambar Sambar Server. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1287?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1287 published?
CVE-2003-1287 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

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