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CVE-2003-0584

HighPublished

Format string vulnerability in Backup and Restore Utility for Unix (BRU) 17.0 and earlier, when running setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code...

Published: Oct 17, 2016
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jul 16, 2003

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

1.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 62.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Format string vulnerability in Backup and Restore Utility for Unix (BRU) 17.0 and earlier, when running setuid, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a command line argument.

Sources

Tolis Group BRU 17.0 - Local Privilege Escalation (1)Exploit
DVDMAN · unix · Jul 16, 2003
Tolis Group BRU 17.0 - Local Privilege Escalation (2)Exploit
nic · unix · Jul 16, 2003

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