CVE-2003-0281
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: June 16, 2003· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Buffer overflow in Firebird 1.0.2 and other versions before 1.5, and possibly other products that use the InterBase codebase, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long INTERBASE environment variable when calling (1) gds_inet_server, (2) gds_lock_mgr, or (3) gds_drop.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2003-0281 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2003-0281. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2003-0281 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts