CVE-2003-1051 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 20 Aug 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in IBM DB2 command line utilities.

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-2003-1051?

CVE-2003-1051 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Db2, published on 20 Aug 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.1 may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via certain command line arguments to (1) db2start, (2) db2stop, or (3) db2govd.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1051?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Db2.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1051?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1051 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-2003-1051 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1051 exists.

Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.

All Ibm Db2 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rj45-5jmh-9g9j.