CVE-2003-0438

CVE-2003-0438 is a low-severity vulnerability in Yuuichi Teranishi Eldav with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

eldav WebDAV client for Emacs, version 0.7.2 and earlier, allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0438?
eldav WebDAV client for Emacs, version 0.7.2 and earlier, allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2003-0438?
CVE-2003-0438 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-0438 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0438?
CVE-2003-0438 affects Yuuichi Teranishi Eldav. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0438?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0438 published?
CVE-2003-0438 was published on 2003-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)