CVE-2003-0449: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0449: Progress Database 9.1 to 9.1D06 trusts user input to find and load libraries using dlopen, which allows loc...

Progress Database 9.1 to 9.1D06 trusts user input to find and load libraries using dlopen, which allows local users to gain privileges via (1) a PATH environment variable that points to malicious libraries, as demonstrated using libjutil.so in_proapsv, or (2) the -installdir command line parameter, as demonstrated using librocket_r.so in _dbagent.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old local privilege-escalation issue in Progress Database 9.1 through 9.1D06. A local user could influence where database programs load shared libraries from, causing trusted components to load attacker-controlled libraries and potentially run with higher privileges. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems still running Progress Database 9.1 through 9.1D06, especially shared Unix-like hosts where untrusted or lower-privileged users can execute Progress binaries. Prioritize remediation where vulnerable Progress Database versions remain on shared or business-critical servers. The issue is not remotely exploitable based on the supplied sources, but successful abuse could undermine host-level trust. Mitigation focus: Check Progress vendor guidance for fixed versions, supported upgrades, or retirement options.; Restrict local shell and execution access on database hosts.; Run Progress services with controlled environment variables and trusted installation paths..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 20, 2003, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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