CVE-2003-0087 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the AIX NLS library to gain elevated privileges via crafted arguments.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0087?
CVE-2003-0087 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Sep 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0087?
It affects 1 product.
Products include National Language Support Libim.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0087?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0087 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2003-0087 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0087 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4336-c7qc-5ccc.