CVE-2003-0257: High severity IBM AIX vulnerability
Published Mar 16, 2004
·Updated
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.
Affected Software
6 affected components
IBM AIX=4.3.2
IBM AIX=4.3
IBM AIX=5.2
IBM AIX=4.3.3
IBM AIX=4.3.1
IBM AIX=5.1
Remediation
Event History
Mar 16, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0257?
CVE-2003-0257 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to escalate privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0257?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0257, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for affected AIX versions.
3
Which versions of IBM AIX are affected by CVE-2003-0257?
CVE-2003-0257 affects IBM AIX versions 4.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 5.1, and 5.2.
4
What type of privileges can be gained through CVE-2003-0257?
CVE-2003-0257 can allow local users to gain printq or root privileges on affected systems.
5
Is CVE-2003-0257 exploitable remotely?
No, CVE-2003-0257 is a local vulnerability and requires local user access to exploit.