CVE-2003-1366: Infoleak

Published Dec 31, 2003
·
Updated

chpass in OpenBSD 2.0 through 3.2 allows local users to read portions of arbitrary files via a hard link attack on a temporary file used to store user database information.

Affected Software

13 affected components
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.8
OpenBSD OpenBSD=3.1
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.9
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.1
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.2
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.0
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.7
OpenBSD OpenBSD=3.2
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.4
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.3
OpenBSD OpenBSD=3.0
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.5
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.6

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 17, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1366?

CVE-2003-1366 is considered a moderate vulnerability because it allows local users to read arbitrary file contents.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1366?

To mitigate CVE-2003-1366, ensure that you apply the latest security patches for OpenBSD and restrict access rights to sensitive files.

3

Which versions of OpenBSD are affected by CVE-2003-1366?

CVE-2003-1366 affects OpenBSD versions from 2.0 through 3.2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2003-1366 involve?

CVE-2003-1366 involves a hard link attack on a temporary file used by the chpass command.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2003-1366?

Local users on affected OpenBSD systems are at risk from CVE-2003-1366, as it allows them to exploit the vulnerability.

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