How severe is CVE-2003-0837?

CVE-2003-0837 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0837 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0837?

CVE-2003-0837 affects Ibm Db2 Universal Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0837?

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-2003-0837 published?

CVE-2003-0837 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0837

CVE-2003-0837 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Universal Database with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Db2 Universal Database
Published: 2003-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in IBM DB2 Universal Data Base 7.2 for Windows, before Fixpak 10a, allows attackers with "Connect" privileges to execute arbitrary code via the INVOKE command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0837?: Stack-based buffer overflow in IBM DB2 Universal Data Base 7.2 for Windows, before Fixpak 10a, allows attackers with "Connect" privileges to execute arbitrary code via the INVOKE command.
How severe is CVE-2003-0837?: CVE-2003-0837 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0837 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0837?: CVE-2003-0837 affects Ibm Db2 Universal Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0837?: 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-2003-0837 published?: CVE-2003-0837 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:7.2:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*

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