What is the severity of CVE-2003-1097?

The severity of CVE-2003-1097 is considered high due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1097?

To fix CVE-2003-1097, it is recommended to remove the setuid permissions from the rexec command or apply the relevant patch provided by HP.

Which versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-2003-1097?

CVE-2003-1097 affects HP-UX versions 10.20, 10.24, 10.26, 10.30, 10.34, 11.00, 11.04, 11.11, 11.20, and 11.22.

Who can exploit CVE-2003-1097?

Local users with access to the system can exploit CVE-2003-1097 to gain unauthorized root privileges.

What components of HP-UX are vulnerable in CVE-2003-1097?

The rexec command in HP-UX when setuid root is the vulnerable component in CVE-2003-1097.

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CVE-2003-1097

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

31/12/2003

11/3/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-1097: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Dec 31 2003(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in rexec on HP-UX B.10.20, B.11.00, and B.11.04, when setuid root, may allow local users to gain privileges via a long -l option.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
HPE HP-UX	=10.30
HPE HP-UX	=11.11
HPE HP-UX	=10.26
HPE HP-UX	=11.04
HPE HP-UX	=10.34
HPE HP-UX	=11.00
HPE HP-UX	=10.24
HPE HP-UX	=11.22
HPE HP-UX	=10.20
HPE HP-UX	=10.10
HPE HP-UX	=10.16
HPE HP-UX	=11.20

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1097?
The severity of CVE-2003-1097 is considered high due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1097?
To fix CVE-2003-1097, it is recommended to remove the setuid permissions from the rexec command or apply the relevant patch provided by HP.
Which versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-2003-1097?
CVE-2003-1097 affects HP-UX versions 10.20, 10.24, 10.26, 10.30, 10.34, 11.00, 11.04, 11.11, 11.20, and 11.22.
Who can exploit CVE-2003-1097?
Local users with access to the system can exploit CVE-2003-1097 to gain unauthorized root privileges.
What components of HP-UX are vulnerable in CVE-2003-1097?
The rexec command in HP-UX when setuid root is the vulnerable component in CVE-2003-1097.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1097?
The severity of CVE-2003-1097 is considered high due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1097?
To fix CVE-2003-1097, it is recommended to remove the setuid permissions from the rexec command or apply the relevant patch provided by HP.
Which versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-2003-1097?
CVE-2003-1097 affects HP-UX versions 10.20, 10.24, 10.26, 10.30, 10.34, 11.00, 11.04, 11.11, 11.20, and 11.22.
Who can exploit CVE-2003-1097?
Local users with access to the system can exploit CVE-2003-1097 to gain unauthorized root privileges.
What components of HP-UX are vulnerable in CVE-2003-1097?
The rexec command in HP-UX when setuid root is the vulnerable component in CVE-2003-1097.

CVE-2003-1097: Buffer Overflow

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1097?

How do I fix CVE-2003-1097?

Which versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-2003-1097?

Who can exploit CVE-2003-1097?

What components of HP-UX are vulnerable in CVE-2003-1097?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1097?

How do I fix CVE-2003-1097?

Which versions of HP-UX are affected by CVE-2003-1097?

Who can exploit CVE-2003-1097?

What components of HP-UX are vulnerable in CVE-2003-1097?