CVE-2003-0887 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can exploit insecure temporary file creation to perform unauthorized operations via symlink attacks on the cache file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0887?
CVE-2003-0887 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ez-ipupdate 3.0.11b7 and earlier creates insecure temporary cache files, which allows local users to conduct unauthorized operations via a symlink attack on the ez-ipupdate.cache file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0887?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Angus Mackay Ez-Ipupdate.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0887?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0887 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2003-0887 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0887 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p77v-m892-xf2p.