PUBLISHED DATE: April 11, 2003CVE-2003-0197:
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Buffer overflow gds_lock_mgr of Interbase Database 6.x allows local users to gain privileges via a long ISC_LOCK_ENV environment variable (INTERBASE_LOCK).

Products

• Borland Software InterBase 6.0
• Borland Software InterBase 6.4
• Borland Software InterBase 6.5
• Firebird Firebird 1.0.2

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2003-0197, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2003-0197 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-0197