CVE-2003-0697 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 23 Sep 2003 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a format string bug in the AIX print daemon to crash the service or gain root privileges when debug mode is enabled.

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-2003-0697?

CVE-2003-0697 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 23 Sep 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in lpd in the bos.rte.printers fileset for AIX 4.3 through 5.2, with debug enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) or gain root privileges.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0697?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0697?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0697 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-2003-0697 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0697 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-434c-3rv6-6g4q.