CVE-2003-0188: High severity redhat lv vulnerability

Published May 17, 2003
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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

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.

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