CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0784

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2003-0784 describes a format string vulnerability in tsm for the bos.rte.security fileset on AIX 5.2, allowing remote attackers to gain root privileges and local users to gain privileges via login, su, or passwd using a username containing format string specifiers.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access to systems, potentially leading to serious security breaches and data loss.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the AIX system to the latest version and implement strict access controls on user accounts to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in tsm for the bos.rte.security fileset on AIX 5.2 allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via login, and local users to gain privileges via login, su, or passwd, with a username that contains format string specifiers.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS