CVE-2003-0455: Medium severity ImageMagick libmagick library vulnerability

Published Jul 4, 2003
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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

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

5

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.

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