How severe is CVE-2003-1362?

CVE-2003-1362 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-1362 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-2003-1362?

CVE-2003-1362 affects Hp Bastille. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1362?

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-2003-1362 published?

CVE-2003-1362 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-1362

CVE-2003-1362 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Bastille with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-16.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Hp Bastille
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Bastille B.02.00.00 of HP-UX 11.00 and 11.11 does not properly configure the (1) NOVRFY and (2) NOEXPN options in the sendmail.cf file, which could allow remote attackers to verify the existence of system users and expand defined sendmail aliases.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1362?: Bastille B.02.00.00 of HP-UX 11.00 and 11.11 does not properly configure the (1) NOVRFY and (2) NOEXPN options in the sendmail.cf file, which could allow remote attackers to verify the existence of system users and expand defined sendmail aliases.
How severe is CVE-2003-1362?: CVE-2003-1362 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1362 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-2003-1362?: CVE-2003-1362 affects Hp Bastille. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1362?: 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-2003-1362 published?: CVE-2003-1362 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:bastille:b.02.00.05:*:hp-ux:*:*:*:*:*

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