CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-1050

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple buffer overflows in IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.1 may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments to (1) db2start, (2) db2stop, or (3) db2govd.

Risk Assessment

Buffer overflows can lead to arbitrary code execution, posing a serious threat to the integrity and security of the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of IBM DB2 to mitigate these vulnerabilities and restrict access to critical commands for unauthorized users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple buffer overflows in IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.1 may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments to (1) db2start, (2) db2stop, or (3) db2govd.

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