CVE-2003-0381 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via insecure temporary file handling in noweb, potentially compromising system integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2003-0381?
CVE-2003-0381 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jun 2003. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple vulnerabilities in noweb 2.9 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via multiple vectors including the noroff script.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0381?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Norman Ramsey Noweb.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0381?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2003-0381 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0381 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0381, DSA-323, GHSA-2vr6-j9xc-hjxh.