CVE-2003-0214

CVE-2003-0214 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Mime-support with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

run-mailcap in mime-support 3.22 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0214?
run-mailcap in mime-support 3.22 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2003-0214?
CVE-2003-0214 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0214 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0214?
CVE-2003-0214 primarily affects Debian Mime-support. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0214?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0214 published?
CVE-2003-0214 was published on 2003-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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