CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-1067

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple buffer overflows in the dbm_open and dbminit functions in Solaris 2.6 through 9 may allow local users to gain root privileges via long arguments to programs like Xsun.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious security risk as local users could gain unauthorized access to administrator privileges.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Solaris to the latest version and to monitor and restrict access to programs using these functions.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) dbm_open function, as used in ndbm and dbm, and the (2) dbminit function in Solaris 2.6 through 9 allow local users to gain root privileges via long arguments to Xsun or other programs that use these functions.

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