CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0257

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2003-0257 describes a format string vulnerability in the printer capability for IBM AIX versions 3, 5.1, and 5.2, allowing local users to gain printq or root privileges.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to the system, posing a risk to the integrity and confidentiality of organizational data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and restrict access to printing functions to trusted users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in the printer capability for IBM AIX .3, 5.1, and 5.2 allows local users to gain printq or root privileges.

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