CVE-2003-0265

CVE-2003-0265 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Sap Db with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Race condition in SDBINST for SAP database 7.3.0.29 creates critical files with world-writable permissions before initializing the setuid bits, which allows local attackers to gain root privileges by modifying the files before the permissions are changed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0265?
Race condition in SDBINST for SAP database 7.3.0.29 creates critical files with world-writable permissions before initializing the setuid bits, which allows local attackers to gain root privileges by modifying the files before the permissions are changed.
How severe is CVE-2003-0265?
CVE-2003-0265 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0265 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0265?
CVE-2003-0265 primarily affects Sap Sap Db. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0265?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0265 published?
CVE-2003-0265 was published on 2003-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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