CVE-2003-0197 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 8 Apr 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in Interbase Database via environment variables to gain elevated privileges.

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-2003-0197?

CVE-2003-0197 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Apr 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow gds_lock_mgr of Interbase Database 6.x allows local users to gain privileges via a long ISC_LOCK_ENV environment variable (INTERBASE_LOCK).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0197?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Borland Software Interbase, Firebirdsql Firebird.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0197?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0197 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-2003-0197 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0197 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mw37-rvrr-v4w8.