Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) dbm_open function, as used in ndbm and dbm, and the (2) dbminit function in Solaris 2.6 through 9 allow local users to gain root privileges via long arguments to Xsun or other programs that use these functions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 2.6 |
| Sun | Sunos | - |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/9088/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-55420-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-108.shtmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7991PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12379
- http://secunia.com/advisories/9088/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-55420-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/n-108.shtmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7991PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12379
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-1067?
CVE-2003-1067 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) dbm_open function, as used in ndbm and dbm, and the (2) dbminit function in Solaris 2.6 through 9 allow local users to gain root privileges via long arguments to X...
How severe is CVE-2003-1067?
CVE-2003-1067 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-1067?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.