7.2
CWE
59
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2003-1528

First published: Wed Dec 31 2003(Updated: )

nsr_shutdown in Fujitsu Siemens NetWorker 6.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the nsrsh[PID] temporary file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NetWorker=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-1528?

    CVE-2003-1528 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-1528?

    To fix CVE-2003-1528, update to a patched version of Fujitsu Siemens NetWorker that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2003-1528?

    Risks of CVE-2003-1528 include unauthorized file access and potential data loss due to symlink attacks.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2003-1528?

    Local users of Fujitsu Siemens NetWorker version 6.0 are affected by CVE-2003-1528.

  • What is a symlink attack in the context of CVE-2003-1528?

    A symlink attack in CVE-2003-1528 involves creating a symbolic link to trick the system into overwriting sensitive files.

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