CVE-2003-1052 json
IBM DB2 7.1 and 8.1 allow the bin user to gain root privileges by modifying the shared libraries that are used in setuid root programs.
published 2004-08-20 22 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2003-1042
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.3%
- EPSS 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 70%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
IBM DB2 7.1 and 8.1 allow the bin user to gain root privileges by modifying the shared libraries that are used in setuid root programs.
Patch / fix
- securityfocus.com/archive/1/331904 advisory
- securityfocus.com/bid/8346 advisory
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-22989)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-22989 IBM DB2 - Shared Library Injection local, 2003-08-05
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/331904 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8346 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Technology feeds
References
-
securityfocus.com
/archive/1/331904
mailing-list, exploit, patch, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/8346
vdb-entry, exploit, patch, vendor-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/12826
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2003-1052
- NVD CVE-2003-1052
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