CVE-2003-0214 — MEDIUM (4.6)

Vulnerability Description

run-mailcap in mime-support 3.22 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

CVSS Score

4.6

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Mime-Support	3.9

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-292PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-292PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2003-0214?

CVE-2003-0214 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). run-mailcap in mime-support 3.22 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How severe is CVE-2003-0214?

CVE-2003-0214 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0214?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Mime-Support.