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CVE-2003-0265

6.2 · MEDIUM

Race condition in SDBINST for SAP database 7.3.0.29 creates critical files with world-writable permissions before initializing the setuid bits, which allows local attackers to gain root privileges…

Published May 27, 2003sapEPSS 0.86%

Overview

CVE-2003-0265 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sap sap_db. It was published on May 27, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Race condition in SDBINST for SAP database 7.3.0.29 creates critical files with world-writable permissions before initializing the setuid bits, which allows local attackers to gain root privileges by modifying the files before the permissions are changed.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sap. Update sap_db to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105232424810097&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/7421Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105232424810097&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/7421

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0265?

CVE-2003-0265 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sap sap_db. It was published on May 27, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2003-0265?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-0265?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sap. Update sap_db to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2003-0265?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2003-0265 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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