CVE-2003-1573
CVE-2003-1573 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun J2ee 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Sun J2ee
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The PointBase 4.6 database component in the J2EE 1.4 reference implementation (J2EE/RI) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs, conduct a denial of service, and obtain sensitive information via a crafted SQL statement, related to "inadequate security settings and library bugs in sun.* and org.apache.* packages."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-1573?
- The PointBase 4.6 database component in the J2EE 1.4 reference implementation (J2EE/RI) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs, conduct a denial of service, and obtain sensitive information via a crafted SQL statement, related to "inadequate security settings and library bugs in sun.* and org.apache.* packages."
- How severe is CVE-2003-1573?
- CVE-2003-1573 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2003-1573 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-1573?
- CVE-2003-1573 affects Sun J2ee. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-1573?
- 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-2003-1573 published?
- CVE-2003-1573 was published on 2009-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-01/0148.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-01/0675.html
- http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2003/Dec/0249.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10460
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1008491
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9230
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14008
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14881
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14882
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14883
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:j2ee:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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