CVE-2003-1050

CVE-2003-1050 is a high-severity vulnerability 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

Multiple buffer overflows in IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.1 may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments to (1) db2start, (2) db2stop, or (3) db2govd.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1050?
Multiple buffer overflows in IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.1 may allow local users to execute arbitrary code via long command line arguments to (1) db2start, (2) db2stop, or (3) db2govd.
How severe is CVE-2003-1050?
CVE-2003-1050 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-1050 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1050?
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-2003-1050 published?
CVE-2003-1050 was published on 2004-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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