CVE-2003-0188: High severity redhat lv vulnerability
Published May 17, 2003
·Updated
lv reads a .lv file from the current working directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands as other lv users by placing malicious .lv files into other directories.
Affected Software
13 affected components
redhat Lv=4.49.4-3
lv lv=4.49.1
redhat Lv=4.49.4-9
redhat Lv=4.49.4-7
lv lv=4.49.2
lv lv=4.49.4
lv lv=4.49.3
redhat Lv=4.49.4-1
redhat Linux=7.2
redhat Linux=8.0
redhat Linux=7.3
redhat Linux=9.0
redhat Linux=7.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
May 17, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Jun 9, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the CVE-2003-0188 vulnerability?
CVE-2003-0188 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands as other lv users by placing malicious .lv files in accessible directories.
2
What versions of lv are affected by CVE-2003-0188?
CVE-2003-0188 affects lv versions 4.49.1, 4.49.2, 4.49.3, and 4.49.4.
3
How do I fix CVE-2003-0188?
To fix CVE-2003-0188, update lv to a patched version where the vulnerability has been mitigated.
4
What are the potential risks of CVE-2003-0188?
The risks of CVE-2003-0188 include unauthorized command execution which could lead to data compromise or system integrity issues.
5
Who is impacted by CVE-2003-0188?
CVE-2003-0188 impacts local users of systems running vulnerable versions of the lv application.