CVE-2003-0759

CVE-2003-0759 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Universal Database with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in db2licm in IBM DB2 Universal Data Base 7.2 before Fixpak 10a allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0759?
Buffer overflow in db2licm in IBM DB2 Universal Data Base 7.2 before Fixpak 10a allows local users to gain root privileges via a long command line argument.
How severe is CVE-2003-0759?
CVE-2003-0759 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0759 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0759?
CVE-2003-0759 affects Ibm Db2 Universal Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0759?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0759 published?
CVE-2003-0759 was published on 2003-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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