CVE-2003-0539

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.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory debian.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A28	vdb entry signature
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-242.html	vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-343	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0539?: CVE-2003-0539 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0539?: To fix CVE-2003-0539, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2003-0539 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2003-0539 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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