CVE-2003-0547: Low severity gnome gdm vulnerability

Published Aug 22, 2003
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Updated

GDM before 2.4.1.6, when using the "examine session errors" feature, allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the ~/.xsession-errors file.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Gnome gdm=2.4.1
Gnome gdm=2.4.1.1
Gnome gdm=2.4.1.2
Gnome gdm=2.4.1.3
Gnome gdm=2.4.1.4
Gnome gdm=2.4.1.5
Gnome gdm=2.4.1.6
redhat Kdebase=2.4.0.7.13
redhat Kdebase=2.4.1.3.5

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-258.html

Event History

Aug 22, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Aug 27, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0547?

CVE-2003-0547 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file access exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0547?

To fix CVE-2003-0547, upgrade GDM to version 2.4.1.7 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2003-0547 have on affected systems?

CVE-2003-0547 allows local users to read arbitrary files, potentially compromising sensitive information.

4

Which versions of GDM are affected by CVE-2003-0547?

Versions GDM 2.4.1 to 2.4.1.6 are affected by CVE-2003-0547.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2003-0547?

Local users on systems running vulnerable versions of GDM are at risk from CVE-2003-0547.

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