CVE-2003-0087

Public Exploit

Description

Buffer overflow in libIM library (libIM.a) for National Language Support (NLS) on AIX 4.3 through 5.2 allows local users to gain privileges via several possible attack vectors, including a long -im argument to aixterm.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.40%

Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory idefense.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0066.html	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104508375107938&w=2	mailing list
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY40320&apar=only	vendor advisory
http://www.idefense.com/advisory/02.12.03.txt	exploit patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6840	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/7996	vdb entry
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY40307&apar=only	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11309	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104508833214691&w=2	mailing list
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IY40317&apar=only	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0087?: CVE-2003-0087 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0087?: To fix CVE-2003-0087, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2003-0087 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2003-0087 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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