CVE-2003-0136
CVE-2003-0136 is a low-severity vulnerability in Astart Technologies Lprng with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Astart Technologies Lprng
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
psbanner in the LPRng package allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symbolic link attack on the /tmp/before file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0136?
- psbanner in the LPRng package allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symbolic link attack on the /tmp/before file.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0136?
- CVE-2003-0136 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0136 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-0136?
- CVE-2003-0136 primarily affects Astart Technologies Lprng. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0136?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2003-0136 published?
- CVE-2003-0136 was published on 2003-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?archive=no&bug=188366
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-285
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-142.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A423
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.8.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.8.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:astart_technologies:lprng:3.8.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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