CVE-2003-0455: Medium severity ImageMagick libmagick library vulnerability
Published Jul 4, 2003
·Updated
The imagemagick libmagick library 5.5 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files.
Affected Software
1 affected component
ImageMagick libmagick library=5.5
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 4, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Aug 7, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2003-0455?
CVE-2003-0455 has a medium severity level due to its ability to allow local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0455?
To fix CVE-2003-0455, upgrade the ImageMagick libmagick library to a version later than 5.5.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0455?
CVE-2003-0455 is a file handling vulnerability resulting from insecure creation of temporary files.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0455?
Local users on systems running ImageMagick libmagick library version 5.5 or earlier are affected by CVE-2003-0455.
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Is CVE-2003-0455 related to remote attacks?
CVE-2003-0455 is not directly related to remote attacks as it primarily affects local user access.