CVE-2003-0257 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 16 Mar 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a format string vulnerability in IBM AIX printer capabilities to escalate privileges to root.

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-2003-0257?

CVE-2003-0257 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 16 Mar 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in the printer capability for IBM AIX .3, 5.1, and 5.2 allows local users to gain printq or root privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0257?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0257?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0257 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-2003-0257 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0257 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Aix vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c253-jjf2-m6f2.