UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2003-12-31

CVE-2003-1343

trend_micro scanmail Security Advisory (CVE-2003-1343)
↗ Official NIST NVD Record
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2003-1343 impacting trend_micro scanmail. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Trend Micro ScanMail for Exchange (SMEX) before 3.81 and before 6.1 might install a back door account in smg_Smxcfg30.exe, which allows remote attackers to gain access to the web management interface via the vcc parameter, possibly "3560121183d3".

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product trend_micro / scanmail
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-287

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-2003-1343 impacting trend_micro scanmail.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2003-1343.yaml
id: cve-2003-1343

info:
  name: trend_micro scanmail - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2003-1343 affecting trend_micro scanmail.
    Evaluation: Trend Micro ScanMail for Exchange (SMEX) before 3.81 and before 6.1 might install a back door account in smg_Smxcfg30.exe, which allows remote attacke...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2003-1343
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2003-1343
    cwe-id: CWE-287
  tags: cve,cve-2003-1343,trend_micro,scanmail,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "scanmail"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2003-1343.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2003-1343
# Target: trend_micro scanmail | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2003-1343 (trend_micro scanmail)...")
    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 trend_micro scanmail scope (*).")
        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-2003-1343.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2003-1343
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install scanmail 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade scanmail 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update scanmail

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

# 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2003-1343 in trend_micro scanmail?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update trend_micro scanmail 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-2003-1343?

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-2003-1343?

CVE-2003-1343 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2003-1343
Weakness CWE-287
Vendor trend_micro
Product scanmail
Published 2003-12-31
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P