UNKNOWN CVSS 4.6
Published: 2004-01-05

CVE-2003-0998

broadcom unicenter_remote_control Security Advisory (CVE-2003-0998)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2003-0998 impacting broadcom unicenter_remote_control. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.6 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Unknown "potential system security vulnerability" in Computer Associates (CA) Unicenter Remote Control 5.0 through 5.2, and ControlIT 5.0 and 5.1, may allow attackers to gain privileges to the local system account.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product broadcom / unicenter_remote_control
Affected Versions 5.2
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2003-0998 impacting broadcom unicenter_remote_control.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2003-0998.yaml
id: cve-2003-0998

info:
  name: broadcom unicenter_remote_control - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2003-0998 affecting broadcom unicenter_remote_control.
    Evaluation: Unknown "potential system security vulnerability" in Computer Associates (CA) Unicenter Remote Control 5.0 through 5.2, and ControlIT 5.0 an...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2003-0998
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 4.6
    cve-id: CVE-2003-0998
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2003-0998,broadcom,unicenter_remote_control,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "unicenter_remote_control"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2003-0998.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2003-0998
# Target: broadcom unicenter_remote_control | CVSS: 4.6 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2003-0998 (broadcom unicenter_remote_control)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against broadcom unicenter_remote_control scope (5.2).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2003-0998.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2003-0998
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install unicenter_remote_control 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade unicenter_remote_control 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update unicenter_remote_control

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i unicenter_remote_control 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i unicenter_remote_control

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2003-0998 in broadcom unicenter_remote_control?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update broadcom unicenter_remote_control packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2003-0998?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2003-0998?

CVE-2003-0998 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.6 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.6
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2003-0998
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor broadcom
Product unicenter_remote_control
Published 2004-01-05
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P