CVE-2003-0939: Buffer Overflow
eo420GetStringFromVarPart in veo420.c for SAP database server (SAP DB) 7.4.03.27 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a connect packet with a 256 byte segment to the niserver (aka serv.exe) process on TCP port 7269, which prevents the server from NULL terminating the string and leads to a buffer overflow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0939?
CVE-2003-0939 is considered a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0939?
To mitigate CVE-2003-0939, upgrade to SAP database server version 7.4.03.28 or later.
Which versions of SAP database server are affected by CVE-2003-0939?
CVE-2003-0939 affects SAP database server versions 7.4.03.27 and earlier.
What can attackers achieve with CVE-2003-0939?
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on the SAP database server by exploiting CVE-2003-0939.
What component of SAP is vulnerable in CVE-2003-0939?
The vulnerability in CVE-2003-0939 exists in the 'niserver' process handling connect packets.