What is the severity of CVE-2003-0846?

CVE-2003-0846 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file overwriting.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0846?

To fix CVE-2003-0846, update your system to a version of SuSE Linux that does not include the vulnerable javarunt package.

Who is affected by CVE-2003-0846?

CVE-2003-0846 affects local users of SuSE Linux 7.3Pro running the vulnerable javarunt package.

What exploit does CVE-2003-0846 leverage?

CVE-2003-0846 exploits a symlink vulnerability that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

Is CVE-2003-0846 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2003-0846 is a local vulnerability that requires authenticated access to exploit.

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CVE-2003-0846

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

9/10/2003

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-0846

First published: Thu Oct 09 2003(Updated: )

SuSEconfig.javarunt in the javarunt package on SuSE Linux 7.3Pro allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .java_wrapper temporary file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SUSE Linux	=7.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0846?
CVE-2003-0846 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file overwriting.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0846?
To fix CVE-2003-0846, update your system to a version of SuSE Linux that does not include the vulnerable javarunt package.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0846?
CVE-2003-0846 affects local users of SuSE Linux 7.3Pro running the vulnerable javarunt package.
What exploit does CVE-2003-0846 leverage?
CVE-2003-0846 exploits a symlink vulnerability that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
Is CVE-2003-0846 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2003-0846 is a local vulnerability that requires authenticated access to exploit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0846?
CVE-2003-0846 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file overwriting.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0846?
To fix CVE-2003-0846, update your system to a version of SuSE Linux that does not include the vulnerable javarunt package.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-0846?
CVE-2003-0846 affects local users of SuSE Linux 7.3Pro running the vulnerable javarunt package.
What exploit does CVE-2003-0846 leverage?
CVE-2003-0846 exploits a symlink vulnerability that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
Is CVE-2003-0846 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2003-0846 is a local vulnerability that requires authenticated access to exploit.