CVE-2003-0722
CriticalPublic exploitThe default installation of sadmind on Solaris uses weak authentication (AUTH_SYS), which allows local and remote attackers to spoof Solstice AdminSuite clients and gain root privileges via a certain sequence of RPC packets.
Published Sep 22, 2003 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2003-0722 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Solaris (Sun).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
89%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The default installation of sadmind on Solaris uses weak authentication (AUTH_SYS), which allows local and remote attackers to spoof Solstice AdminSuite clients and gain root privileges via a certain sequence of RPC packets.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SolarisSun | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 22, 2003
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- exploitMSF sadmind_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-101
- exploitExploitDB-16324
- other20030918 Solaris SADMIND Exploitation
- other20030918 Solaris SADMIND Exploitation
FAQ
Common Questions.
The default installation of sadmind on Solaris uses weak authentication (AUTH_SYS), which allows local and remote attackers to spoof Solstice AdminSuite clients and gain root privileges via a certain sequence of RPC packets.
Affected: Solaris (Sun). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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