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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2003-0878

First published: Thu Oct 30 2003(Updated: )

slpd daemon in Mac OS X before 10.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0875.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0878?

    CVE-2003-0878 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0878?

    To fix CVE-2003-0878, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.3 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2003-0878?

    Local users of Mac OS X versions prior to 10.3 are affected by CVE-2003-0878.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0878?

    CVE-2003-0878 is a symlink attack vulnerability that allows local file overwriting.

  • Has CVE-2003-0878 been mitigated in later versions?

    Yes, CVE-2003-0878 has been mitigated in Mac OS X 10.3 and subsequent versions.

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