CVE-2003-0449

CVE-2003-0449 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Progress Database 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

Description

Progress Database 9.1 to 9.1D06 trusts user input to find and load libraries using dlopen, which allows local users to gain privileges via (1) a PATH environment variable that points to malicious libraries, as demonstrated using libjutil.so in_proapsv, or (2) the -installdir command line parameter, as demonstrated using librocket_r.so in _dbagent.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0449?
Progress Database 9.1 to 9.1D06 trusts user input to find and load libraries using dlopen, which allows local users to gain privileges via (1) a PATH environment variable that points to malicious libraries, as demonstrated using libjutil.so in_proapsv, or (2) the -installdir command line parameter, as demonstrated using librocket_r.so in _dbagent.
How severe is CVE-2003-0449?
CVE-2003-0449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0449 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0449?
CVE-2003-0449 affects Progress Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0449?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0449 published?
CVE-2003-0449 was published on 2003-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)