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CVE-2003-0148

7.2 · HIGH

The default installation of MSDE via McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 2.0 through 3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a series of steps that (1) obtain the database administrator username…

Published Aug 27, 2003mcafeeEPSS 0.56%

Overview

CVE-2003-0148 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mcafee epolicy_orchestrator. It was published on August 27, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The default installation of MSDE via McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 2.0 through 3.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a series of steps that (1) obtain the database administrator username and encrypted password in a configuration file from the ePO server using a certain request, (2) crack the password due to weak cryptography, and (3) use the password to pass commands through xp_cmdshell.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mcafee. Update epolicy_orchestrator to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.atstake.com/research/advisories/2003/a073103-1.txtRefwww.nai.com/us/promos/mcafee/epo_vulnerabilities.aspRefwww.atstake.com/research/advisories/2003/a073103-1.txtRefwww.nai.com/us/promos/mcafee/epo_vulnerabilities.asp

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0148?

CVE-2003-0148 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting mcafee epolicy_orchestrator. It was published on August 27, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2003-0148?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-0148?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mcafee. Update epolicy_orchestrator to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2003-0148?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2003-0148 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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