CVE-2003-0606: Medium severity SUP SUP vulnerability
Published Aug 1, 2003
·Updated
sup 1.8 and earlier does not properly create temporary files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
Affected Software
2 affected components
SUP SUP=1.8
cvsup Cvsup-mirror=1.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 1, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Aug 27, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0606?
CVE-2003-0606 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file overwriting.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0606?
To fix CVE-2003-0606, upgrade to a version of sup later than 1.8 that properly handles temporary files.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0606?
CVE-2003-0606 affects users of sup version 1.8 and earlier as well as those using CVSup version 1.2.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2003-0606?
The impact of CVE-2003-0606 is that local users can potentially overwrite arbitrary files on the system.
5
When was CVE-2003-0606 discovered?
CVE-2003-0606 was publicly disclosed in 2003, highlighting risks associated with temporary file management.