CVE-2003-1097 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the setuid root rexec utility to gain root privileges on HP-UX 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-2003-1097?
CVE-2003-1097 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Hp-Ux, published on 11 Mar 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in rexec on HP-UX B.10.20, B.11.00, and B.11.04, when setuid root, may allow local users to gain privileges via a long -l option.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1097?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Hp-Ux.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1097?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1097 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-2003-1097 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1097 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Hp Hp-Ux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9qx7-cv62-6566.