CVE-2003-1452

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Qualcomm qpopper 4.0 through 4.05 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the PATH environment variable to reference a malicious smbpasswd program.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 57.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 31, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q2/0047.html
cve@mitrehttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/3268
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/319811
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7447
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11877
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q2/0047.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3268
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/319811
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7447
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11877

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21✓ verified
First seen Apr 29, 2003
Qpopper 4.0.x - 'poppassd' Privilege Escalation
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-1452?

CVE-2003-1452 is a none vulnerability published on December 31, 2003. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Qualcomm qpopper 4.0 through 4.05 allows local users to execute arbitrary code by modifying the PATH environment variable to reference a malicious smbpasswd program.

When was CVE-2003-1452 disclosed?

CVE-2003-1452 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-2003-1452 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-1452 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 57.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-1452?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-1452, 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-2003-1452

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