CVE-2003-0645

Description

man-db 2.3.12 and 2.3.18 to 2.4.1 uses certain user-controlled DEFINE directives from the ~/.manpath file, even when running setuid, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.16%

Vendor Advisory debian.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8352	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106018504800341&w=2	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12848	vdb entry
http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-364	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0645?: CVE-2003-0645 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0645?: To fix CVE-2003-0645, 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-2003-0645 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2003-0645 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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