CVE-2003-0188

CVE-2003-0188 is a high-severity vulnerability in Lv with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

lv reads a .lv file from the current working directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands as other lv users by placing malicious .lv files into other directories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0188?
lv reads a .lv file from the current working directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands as other lv users by placing malicious .lv files into other directories.
How severe is CVE-2003-0188?
CVE-2003-0188 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0188 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0188?
CVE-2003-0188 primarily affects Lv. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0188?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0188 published?
CVE-2003-0188 was published on 2003-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)