CVE-2003-1246: NtCreateSymbolicLinkObject in ntdll.dll in Integrity Protection Driver (IPD) 1.2 and 1.3 allows local users to

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1246 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting integrity protection driver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NtCreateSymbolicLinkObject in ntdll.dll in Integrity Protection Driver (IPD) 1.2 and 1.3 allows local users to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on \winnt\system32\drivers using the subst command.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pedestal software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pedestal software integrity protection driver DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2 · 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy integrity-protection-driver || rpm -q integrity-protection-driver || integrity-protection-driver --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison integrity-protection-driver sudo apt install integrity-protection-driver=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold integrity-protection-driver

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list integrity-protection-driver sudo dnf downgrade integrity-protection-driver-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add integrity-protection-driver

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-1246?

integrity protection driver: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-1246 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1246 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2003-1246 affect?

CVE-2003-1246 affects integrity protection driver. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). NtCreateSymbolicLinkObject in ntdll.dll in Integrity Protection Driver (IPD) 1.2 and 1.3 allows local users to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on \winnt\system32\drivers using the subst command.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1246?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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