MEDIUM
CVE-2003-0937
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 15, 2003· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
SCO UnixWare 7.1.1, 7.1.3, and Open UNIX 8.0.0 allows local users to bypass protections for the "as" address space file for a process ID (PID) by obtaining a procfs file descriptor for the file and calling execve() on a setuid or setgid program, which leaves the descriptor open to the user.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2003-0937 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
sco2 product(s)
open unixunixware
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/UnixWare/CSSA-2003-SCO.32/CSSA-2003-SCO.32.txtPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.texonet.com/advisories/TEXONET-20031024.txtPatch · Vendor Advisory · URL Repurposed
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ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/UnixWare/CSSA-2003-SCO.32/CSSA-2003-SCO.32.txtPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.texonet.com/advisories/TEXONET-20031024.txtPatch · Vendor Advisory · URL Repurposed
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2003-0937
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 15, 2003
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2003-0937 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.