What is the severity of CVE-2003-1156?

CVE-2003-1156 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file overwriting.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1156?

To fix CVE-2003-1156, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of the Java Runtime Environment or Software Development Kit.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1156?

CVE-2003-1156 affects Java Runtime Environment and Software Development Kit versions 1.4.2 through 1.4.2_02.

What type of attack is involved in CVE-2003-1156?

CVE-2003-1156 involves a symlink attack allowing local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

Can CVE-2003-1156 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2003-1156 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access.

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CVE-2003-1156

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2003

10/5/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-1156

First published: Wed Dec 31 2003(Updated: )

Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.4.2 through 1.4.2_02 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) unpack.log, as created by the unpack program, or (2) .mailcap1 and .mime.types1, as created by the RPM program.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Java Development Kit (JDK)	=1.4.2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)	=1.4.2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)	=1.4.2-update2
Java Development Kit (JDK)	=1.4.2_02

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1156?
CVE-2003-1156 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file overwriting.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1156?
To fix CVE-2003-1156, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of the Java Runtime Environment or Software Development Kit.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1156?
CVE-2003-1156 affects Java Runtime Environment and Software Development Kit versions 1.4.2 through 1.4.2_02.
What type of attack is involved in CVE-2003-1156?
CVE-2003-1156 involves a symlink attack allowing local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
Can CVE-2003-1156 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2003-1156 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access.

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