CVE-2003-0440

CVE-2003-0440 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Semi 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

The (1) semi MIME library 1.14.5 and earlier, and (2) wemi 1.14.0 and possibly other versions, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0440?
The (1) semi MIME library 1.14.5 and earlier, and (2) wemi 1.14.0 and possibly other versions, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2003-0440?
CVE-2003-0440 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0440 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-2003-0440?
CVE-2003-0440 primarily affects Semi. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0440?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0440 published?
CVE-2003-0440 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)