What is the severity of CVE-2003-0739?

CVE-2003-0739 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to delete critical files.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0739?

To fix CVE-2003-0739, upgrade VMware Workstation to version 4.0.1 build 5290 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2003-0739?

CVE-2003-0739 affects local users of VMware Workstation 4.0.1 for Linux, build 5289 and earlier.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2003-0739?

CVE-2003-0739 is associated with a symlink attack that enables local users to manipulate file access.

What versions of VMware Workstation are vulnerable to CVE-2003-0739?

VMware Workstation versions 4.0.1 build 5289 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2003-0739.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2003-0739

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

4/9/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-0739

First published: Thu Sep 04 2003(Updated: )

VMware Workstation 4.0.1 for Linux, build 5289 and earlier, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
VMware Workstation	<=4.0.1_build_5289

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0739?
CVE-2003-0739 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to delete critical files.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0739?
To fix CVE-2003-0739, upgrade VMware Workstation to version 4.0.1 build 5290 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0739?
CVE-2003-0739 affects local users of VMware Workstation 4.0.1 for Linux, build 5289 and earlier.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2003-0739?
CVE-2003-0739 is associated with a symlink attack that enables local users to manipulate file access.
What versions of VMware Workstation are vulnerable to CVE-2003-0739?
VMware Workstation versions 4.0.1 build 5289 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2003-0739.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0739?
CVE-2003-0739 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to delete critical files.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0739?
To fix CVE-2003-0739, upgrade VMware Workstation to version 4.0.1 build 5290 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0739?
CVE-2003-0739 affects local users of VMware Workstation 4.0.1 for Linux, build 5289 and earlier.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2003-0739?
CVE-2003-0739 is associated with a symlink attack that enables local users to manipulate file access.
What versions of VMware Workstation are vulnerable to CVE-2003-0739?
VMware Workstation versions 4.0.1 build 5289 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2003-0739.