CVE-2002-1583

Name: CVE-2002-1583
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-09-28T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1583 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in sqllib/security/db2ckpw for IBM DB2 Universal Database 6.0 and 7.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long username that is read from a file descriptor argument.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in sqllib/security/db2ckpw for IBM DB2 Universal Database 6.0 and 7.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long username that is read from a file descriptor argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	6.0
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	7.0
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	7.1
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	7.2
Ibm	Db2 Universal Database	8.2

References

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9078.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4817Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/alerts/2002/May/1004352.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9078.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4817Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/alerts/2002/May/1004352.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1583?

Buffer overflow in sqllib/security/db2ckpw for IBM DB2 Universal Database 6.0 and 7.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long username that is read from a file descriptor argument.

How severe is CVE-2002-1583?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1583 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1583?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-1583?

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Source: NVD / NIST