CVE-2003-1050

IBM DB2 Universal Database 8.1 - Buffer Overflow

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2003-1050. PoCs published by SNOSoft.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates a buffer overflow vulnerability in IBM DB2 by passing an excessively long argument to the 'db2stop' binary, resulting in a segmentation fault. This indicates potential for arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges.

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.

Exploits (3)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by SNOSoft · textdoslinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23348

The exploit demonstrates a buffer overflow vulnerability in IBM DB2 by passing an excessively long argument to the 'db2stop' binary, resulting in a segmentation fault. This indicates potential for arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IBM DB2 (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the system · Presence of vulnerable IBM DB2 binaries
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by SNOSoft · textdoslinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23347

This exploit demonstrates a buffer overflow vulnerability in IBM DB2 by supplying an excessively long command-line argument to the 'db2start' binary, resulting in a segmentation fault. The PoC uses Perl to generate a long string of 'A' characters to trigger the overflow.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IBM DB2 (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the system · IBM DB2 installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by SNOSoft · textdoslinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23349

This exploit demonstrates a local buffer overflow vulnerability in IBM DB2 binaries, specifically targeting the 'db2govd' executable. By supplying an excessively long command-line argument, an attacker can trigger a segmentation fault, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution with elevated privileges.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IBM DB2 (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the target system · Presence of vulnerable IBM DB2 binaries
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13633
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8990
Patch, Vendor Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/343804

Scores

EPSS 0.0139
EPSS Percentile 68.8%

Details

Status published
Published Sep 28, 2004
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026