How severe is CVE-2003-0281?

CVE-2003-0281 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2003-0281 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0281?

CVE-2003-0281 affects Firebirdsql Firebird. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0281?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-0281 published?

CVE-2003-0281 was published on 2003-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0281

CVE-2003-0281 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Firebirdsql Firebird with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Firebirdsql Firebird
Published: 2003-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Firebird 1.0.2 and other versions before 1.5, and possibly other products that use the InterBase codebase, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long INTERBASE environment variable when calling (1) gds_inet_server, (2) gds_lock_mgr, or (3) gds_drop.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0281?: Buffer overflow in Firebird 1.0.2 and other versions before 1.5, and possibly other products that use the InterBase codebase, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long INTERBASE environment variable when calling (1) gds_inet_server, (2) gds_lock_mgr, or (3) gds_drop.
How severe is CVE-2003-0281?: CVE-2003-0281 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0281 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0281?: CVE-2003-0281 affects Firebirdsql Firebird. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0281?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0281 published?: CVE-2003-0281 was published on 2003-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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