How severe is CVE-2003-0367?

CVE-2003-0367 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2003-0367 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-2003-0367?

CVE-2003-0367 primarily affects Gnu Gzip. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0367?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-0367 published?

CVE-2003-0367 was published on 2003-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0367

CVE-2003-0367 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gzip 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Gnu Gzip
Published: 2003-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

znew in the gzip package allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0367?: znew in the gzip package allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2003-0367?: CVE-2003-0367 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-0367 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-2003-0367?: CVE-2003-0367 primarily affects Gnu Gzip. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0367?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0367 published?: CVE-2003-0367 was published on 2003-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gzip:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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