7.2
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0497

First published: Fri Jul 04 2003(Updated: )

Caché Database 5.x installs /cachesys/bin/cache with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying cache and executing it via cuxs.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Intersystems Cache Database=5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0497?

    CVE-2003-0497 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0497?

    To fix CVE-2003-0497, change the permissions of the /cachesys/bin/cache file to restrict write access for non-administrative users.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0497?

    CVE-2003-0497 affects Caché Database version 5.x from Intersystems.

  • Can CVE-2003-0497 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2003-0497 requires local access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.

  • What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2003-0497 represent?

    CVE-2003-0497 represents a privilege escalation vulnerability due to improper file permissions.

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