CVE-2003-0173

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

xfsdq in xfsdump does not create quota information files securely, which allows local users to gain root privileges.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 24.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 5, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitreftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20030404-01-P
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-283
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/111673
cve@mitrehttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:047
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20030404-01-P
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-283
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/111673
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:047

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0173?

CVE-2003-0173 is a none vulnerability published on May 5, 2003. xfsdq in xfsdump does not create quota information files securely, which allows local users to gain root privileges.

When was CVE-2003-0173 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0173 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 5, 2003, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2003-0173 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0173 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 24.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0173?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0173, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2003-0173

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