How severe is CVE-2003-1361?

CVE-2003-1361 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2003-1361 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-1361?

CVE-2003-1361 affects Veritas Bare Metal Restore. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1361?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2003-1361 published?

CVE-2003-1361 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1361

CVE-2003-1361 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Veritas Bare Metal Restore with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Veritas Bare Metal Restore
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unknown vulnerability in VERITAS Bare Metal Restore (BMR) of Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 3.1.0 through 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges on the BMR Main Server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1361?: Unknown vulnerability in VERITAS Bare Metal Restore (BMR) of Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) 3.1.0 through 3.2.1 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges on the BMR Main Server.
How severe is CVE-2003-1361?: CVE-2003-1361 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2003-1361 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1361?: CVE-2003-1361 affects Veritas Bare Metal Restore. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1361?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-1361 published?: CVE-2003-1361 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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