CVE-2003-0036

CVE-2003-0036 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rildo Pragana Ml85p with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

ml85p, as included in the printer-drivers package for Mandrake Linux, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files with predictable filenames of the form "mlg85p%d".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0036?
ml85p, as included in the printer-drivers package for Mandrake Linux, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files with predictable filenames of the form "mlg85p%d".
How severe is CVE-2003-0036?
CVE-2003-0036 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0036 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0036?
CVE-2003-0036 affects Rildo Pragana Ml85p. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0036?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0036 published?
CVE-2003-0036 was published on 2003-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)