CVE-2003-1359

CVE-2003-1359 is a high-severity vulnerability in Avaya Predictive Dialer System 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in stmkfont utility of HP-UX 10.0 through 11.22 allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1359?
Buffer overflow in stmkfont utility of HP-UX 10.0 through 11.22 allows local users to gain privileges via a long command line argument.
How severe is CVE-2003-1359?
CVE-2003-1359 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1359 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1359?
CVE-2003-1359 primarily affects Avaya Predictive Dialer System. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1359?
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-2003-1359 published?
CVE-2003-1359 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

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