CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-1018

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2003-1018 describes a format string vulnerability in the enq command in AIX 4.3, 5.1, and 5.2 that allows local users with rintq group privileges to gain additional privileges.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access by local users, potentially leading to privilege escalation and harm.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update AIX systems to the latest versions and restrict access to the rintq group to trusted users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in enq command in AIX 4.3, 5.1, and 5.2 allows local users with rintq group privileges to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.

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