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CVE-2003-0449

First published: Fri Jun 20 2003(Updated: )

Progress Database 9.1 to 9.1D06 trusts user input to find and load libraries using dlopen, which allows local users to gain privileges via (1) a PATH environment variable that points to malicious libraries, as demonstrated using libjutil.so in_proapsv, or (2) the -installdir command line parameter, as demonstrated using librocket_r.so in _dbagent.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Progress=9.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0449?

    CVE-2003-0449 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0449?

    To fix CVE-2003-0449, ensure that environment variables and command line parameters aren't exploited to load malicious libraries.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2003-0449?

    CVE-2003-0449 affects users of Progress Database versions 9.1 to 9.1D06.

  • What types of vulnerabilities are exploited in CVE-2003-0449?

    CVE-2003-0449 exploits trust in user input to load libraries via the dlopen function.

  • Can CVE-2003-0449 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2003-0449 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.

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