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CVE-2003-0742

7.2 · HIGH

SCO Internet Manager (mana) allows local users to execute arbitrary programs by setting the REMOTE_ADDR environment variable to cause menu.mana to run as if it were called from ncsa_httpd, then mod…

Published Oct 6, 2003scoEPSS 0.41%

Overview

CVE-2003-0742 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sco openserver. It was published on October 6, 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

SCO Internet Manager (mana) allows local users to execute arbitrary programs by setting the REMOTE_ADDR environment variable to cause menu.mana to run as if it were called from ncsa_httpd, then modifying the PATH environment variable to point to a malicious "hostname" program.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sco. Update openserver 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

Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-2003-0742Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-2003-0742

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0742?

CVE-2003-0742 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sco openserver. It was published on October 6, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2003-0742?

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-2003-0742?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sco. Update openserver 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-2003-0742?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2003-0742 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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