Vulnerability Description
skk (Simple Kana to Kanji conversion program) 12.1 and earlier, and the ddskk package which is based on skk, creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ddskk | Ddskk | 11.6_.rel.0 |
| Redhat | Daredevil Skk | 11.3.2 |
| Redhat | Ddskk-Xemacs | 11.6.0-6 |
| Skk | Skk | 10.62a |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-343PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-242.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-343PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-242.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0539?
CVE-2003-0539 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). skk (Simple Kana to Kanji conversion program) 12.1 and earlier, and the ddskk package which is based on skk, creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2003-0539?
CVE-2003-0539 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-2003-0539?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ddskk Ddskk, Redhat Daredevil Skk, Redhat Ddskk-Xemacs, Skk Skk.