Vulnerability Description
Progress Database 9.1 to 9.1D06 trusts user input to find and load libraries using dlopen, which allows local users to gain privileges via (1) a PATH environment variable that points to malicious libraries, as demonstrated using libjutil.so in_proapsv, or (2) the -installdir command line parameter, as demonstrated using librocket_r.so in _dbagent.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Progress | Database | 9.1 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105561134624665&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105561189625082&w=2
- http://www.secnetops.com/research/advisories/SRT2003-06-13-0945.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.secnetops.com/research/advisories/SRT2003-06-13-1009.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105561134624665&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105561189625082&w=2
- http://www.secnetops.com/research/advisories/SRT2003-06-13-0945.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.secnetops.com/research/advisories/SRT2003-06-13-1009.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0449?
CVE-2003-0449 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Progress Database 9.1 to 9.1D06 trusts user input to find and load libraries using dlopen, which allows local users to gain privileges via (1) a PATH environment variable that points to malicious libr...
How severe is CVE-2003-0449?
CVE-2003-0449 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0449?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Progress Database.