CVE-2003-0174

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—

9.8

The LDAP name service (nsd) in IRIX 6.5.19 and earlier does not properly verify if the USERPASSWORD attribute has been provided by an LDAP server, which could allow attackers to log in without a password.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(medium)
EPSS: 58.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 12, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

Advisory Details (3)

Auto-updated May 1, 2026

No patch confirmed yet.

generic

IBM X-Force Exchange

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11860

generic

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7442

generic

http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-084.shtml

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2003-0174?

CVE-2003-0174 is a critical vulnerability published on May 12, 2003. The LDAP name service (nsd) in IRIX 6.5.19 and earlier does not properly verify if the USERPASSWORD attribute has been provided by an LDAP server, which could allow attackers to log in without a password.

When was CVE-2003-0174 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0174 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 12, 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-2003-0174 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0174 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 58.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2003-0174?

CVE-2003-0174 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0174?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0174, 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-2003-0174

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