CVE-2003-1573 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, and read sensitive data via crafted SQL statements in the J2EE reference implementation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2003-1573?

CVE-2003-1573 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Jun 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The PointBase 4.6 database component in the J2EE 1.4 reference implementation (J2EE/RI) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs, conduct a denial of service, and obtain sensitive information via a crafted SQL statement, related to "inadequate security settings and library bugs in sun.* and org.apache.* packages."

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1573?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun J2ee.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1573?

No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1573 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2003-1573 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-1573 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7mg8-f79x-23pf.

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