Vulnerability Description
GDM before 2.4.1.6, when using the "examine session errors" feature, allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the ~/.xsession-errors file.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gdm | 2.4.1 |
| Redhat | Kdebase | 2.4.0.7.13 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000729
- http://mail.gnome.org/archives/gnome-hackers/2003-August/msg00045.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106194792924122&w=2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-258.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000729
- http://mail.gnome.org/archives/gnome-hackers/2003-August/msg00045.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106194792924122&w=2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-258.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0547?
CVE-2003-0547 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). GDM before 2.4.1.6, when using the "examine session errors" feature, allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the ~/.xsession-errors file.
How severe is CVE-2003-0547?
CVE-2003-0547 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-2003-0547?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gdm, Redhat Kdebase.