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

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

Affected products (4)

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