CVE-2003-1018 Memory corruption in n/a
Local users with rintq group privileges can exploit a format string vulnerability in the enq command to gain elevated privileges on IBM AIX systems.
- 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-2003-1018?
CVE-2003-1018 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 10 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 enq command in AIX 4.3, 5.1, and 5.2 allows local users with rintq group privileges to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1018?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1018?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1018 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-2003-1018 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-1018 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g3fv-7hhx-vqxx.