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CVE-2003-1233

Critical Vulnerability: CVE-2003-1233 — pedestalsoftware — integrity_protection_driver

Pedestal Software Integrity Protection Driver (IPD) 1.3 and earlier allows privileged attackers, such as rootkits, to bypass file access restrictions to the Windows kernel by using the NtCreateSymbolicLinkObject function to create a symbolic link to (1) \Device\PhysicalMemory or (2) to a drive letter using the subst command.

Sunday, April 19, 2026pedestalsoftwareVulnios Threat Intelligence
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Executive Summary

Pedestal Software Integrity Protection Driver (IPD) 1.3 and earlier allows privileged attackers, such as rootkits, to bypass file access restrictions to the Windows kernel by using the NtCreateSymbolicLinkObject function to create a symbolic link to (1) \Device\PhysicalMemory or (2) to a drive letter using the subst command.

Why It Matters

CVE-2003-1233 is rated CRITICAL severity, requiring immediate attention from security teams.

CVSS Base Score: 9.8/10

Affected Technologies

Vendors: pedestalsoftware

Products: integrity_protection_driver

🛡️What Defenders Should Check

  • Check if you are affected — Review your asset inventory for products listed in CVE-2003-1233.
  • Apply available patches — Visit vendor advisories for the latest security updates.
  • Monitor for exploitation — Check your SIEM/IDS logs for related indicators.

    • Use Vulnios to continuously monitor your exposure to CVE-2003-1233 and similar vulnerabilities.

    References & Sources

  • http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-01/0017.html
  • http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-01/0018.html
  • http://secunia.com/advisories/7816
  • http://www.phrack.org/show.php?p=59&a=16
  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6511
  • https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10979
  • http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-01/0017.html
  • http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-01/0018.html
  • http://secunia.com/advisories/7816
  • http://www.phrack.org/show.php?p=59&a=16

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    Affected Products

    integrity_protection_driver

    Sources

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