CVE-2003-1067: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 19, 2003
·
Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) dbmopen function, as used in ndbm and dbm, and the (2) dbminit function in Solaris 2.6 through 9 allow local users to gain root privileges via long arguments to Xsun or other programs that use these functions.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.7
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun Solaris=7.0
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun Solaris=2.6
Sun Solaris=8.0
Sun SunOS

Event History

Jun 19, 2003
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 8, 2005
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-2003-1067?

CVE-2003-1067 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1067?

To fix CVE-2003-1067, updates or patches provided by the vendor for affected Solaris versions should be applied.

3

Which versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-2003-1067?

CVE-2003-1067 affects Solaris versions 2.6 through 9, including specific versions like 5.7, 5.8, and 8.0.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2003-1067?

Exploiting CVE-2003-1067 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with root privileges, compromising system security.

5

Can external attacks exploit CVE-2003-1067?

CVE-2003-1067 is primarily a local privilege escalation vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to the system to exploit.

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