IBM AIX up to 5.2 format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM AIX up to 5.2 and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function. This manipulation causes format string. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2003-0257. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM AIX up to 5.2 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in the printer capability for IBM AIX .3, 5.1, and 5.2 allows local users to gain printq or root privileges.

The issue has been introduced in 10/01/1997. The weakness was published 04/15/2004 (Website). The advisory is shared at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2003-0257 since 05/07/2003. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2388 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 5.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (12000), SecurityFocus (BID 7604†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-9089†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
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VulDB Base Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: AIX 5.3

Timelineinfo

10/01/1997 🔍
05/07/2003 +2044 days 🔍
05/13/2003 +5 days 🔍
04/15/2004 +338 days 🔍
04/15/2004 +0 days 🔍
09/06/2005 +509 days 🔍
10/15/2014 +3326 days 🔍
06/29/2021 +2449 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0257 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0257
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21745
X-Force: 12000
SecurityFocus: 7604
Vulnerability Center: 9089 - IBM AIX Local Format String Vulnerability in the Printer Capability, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2014 18:06
Updated: 06/29/2021 15:44
Changes: 10/15/2014 18:06 (49), 01/14/2018 10:27 (8), 06/29/2021 15:44 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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