CVE-2003-0524 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

Qt in Knoppix 3.1 Live CD allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the qt_plugins_3.0rc temporary file in the .qt directory.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

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

Confidentiality

COMPLETE

Integrity

COMPLETE

Availability

COMPLETE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Knoppix	Knoppix	3.1

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105769387706906&w=2
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105769387706906&w=2

FAQ

What is CVE-2003-0524?

CVE-2003-0524 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Qt in Knoppix 3.1 Live CD allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the qt_plugins_3.0rc temporary file in the .qt directory.

How severe is CVE-2003-0524?

CVE-2003-0524 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0524?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Knoppix Knoppix.