CVE-2003-1291

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

VMware ESX Server 1.5.2 before Patch 4 allows local users to execute arbitrary programs as root via certain modified VMware ESX Server environment variables.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 10.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/21585
cve@mitrehttp://www.vmware.com/download/esx/esx152-patch4.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.vmware.com/support/kb/enduser/std_adp.php?p_sid=dsxk%2ABWh&p_lva=&p_faqid=1108
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/21585
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vmware.com/download/esx/esx152-patch4.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vmware.com/support/kb/enduser/std_adp.php?p_sid=dsxk%2ABWh&p_lva=&p_faqid=1108

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-1291?

CVE-2003-1291 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2003. VMware ESX Server 1.5.2 before Patch 4 allows local users to execute arbitrary programs as root via certain modified VMware ESX Server environment variables.

When was CVE-2003-1291 disclosed?

CVE-2003-1291 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 31, 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-2003-1291 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-1291 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 10.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-1291?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-1291, 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-2003-1291

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