CVE-2003-1156

Public Exploit

Description

Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.4.2 through 1.4.2_02 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) unpack.log, as created by the unpack program, or (2) .mailcap1 and .mime.types1, as created by the RPM program.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/343038	exploit mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8937	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13570	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1156?: CVE-2003-1156 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-1156?: To fix CVE-2003-1156, 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-2003-1156 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2003-1156 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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