Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2003-1097 is an old HP-UX local privilege escalation issue. If the vulnerable rexec program is present and setuid root, a local user may be able to gain higher privileges. The main business risk is legacy HP-UX systems that still run this component. Exposure appears limited to legacy HP-UX B.10.20, B.11.00, and B.11.04 systems with rexec installed and setuid root. Modern Linux, Windows, cloud services, and unrelated Unix systems are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Prioritize this if the organization still operates affected HP-UX versions, especially in production, shared administration, or regulated environments. If no such systems exist, the practical priority is low after inventory confirmation. Mitigation focus: Check HP advisory HPSBUX0304-257 for the vendor-approved fix or workaround.; Prioritize remediation on internet-adjacent, shared, or high-trust HP-UX hosts.; Remove setuid root permission from rexec only if vendor guidance allows it..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5611CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- hp-rexec-command-bo(11890)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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