What is the severity of CVE-2003-1052?

CVE-2003-1052 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for root privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1052?

To fix CVE-2003-1052, update IBM DB2 to the latest patched version to mitigate the vulnerability.

What versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2003-1052?

IBM DB2 versions 6.0, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 8.2 are all affected by CVE-2003-1052.

What impact does CVE-2003-1052 have on systems?

CVE-2003-1052 allows an unauthorized user to gain root privileges, which can lead to complete system compromise.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-1052?

A potential workaround for CVE-2003-1052 includes restricting access to the bin user or removing setuid permissions from root programs.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2003-1052

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

20/8/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-1052

First published: Fri Aug 20 2004(Updated: )

IBM DB2 7.1 and 8.1 allow the bin user to gain root privileges by modifying the shared libraries that are used in setuid root programs.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM DB2 Universal Database	=8.1
IBM Db2	=9.0
IBM DB2 Universal Database	=8.0
IBM DB2 Universal Database	=7.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database	=6.0
IBM DB2 Universal Database	=7.0
IBM DB2 Universal Database	=7.2
IBM DB2 Universal Database	=8.2

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/331904

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8346

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1052?
CVE-2003-1052 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for root privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1052?
To fix CVE-2003-1052, update IBM DB2 to the latest patched version to mitigate the vulnerability.
What versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2003-1052?
IBM DB2 versions 6.0, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, and 8.2 are all affected by CVE-2003-1052.
What impact does CVE-2003-1052 have on systems?
CVE-2003-1052 allows an unauthorized user to gain root privileges, which can lead to complete system compromise.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-1052?
A potential workaround for CVE-2003-1052 includes restricting access to the bin user or removing setuid permissions from root programs.

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