Vulnerability Description
znew in the gzip package allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Gzip | <= 1.3.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-308PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:068Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openpkg.org/security/OpenPKG-SA-2003.031-gzip.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7872Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.turbolinux.com/security/TLSA-2003-38.txtPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-308PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:068Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openpkg.org/security/OpenPKG-SA-2003.031-gzip.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7872Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.turbolinux.com/security/TLSA-2003-38.txtPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0367?
CVE-2003-0367 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). znew in the gzip package allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2003-0367?
CVE-2003-0367 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0367?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Gzip, Debian Debian Linux.