CVE-2003-0524

CVE-2003-0524 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Knoppix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Qt in Knoppix 3.1 Live CD allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the qt_plugins_3.0rc temporary file in the .qt directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0524?
Qt in Knoppix 3.1 Live CD allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the qt_plugins_3.0rc temporary file in the .qt directory.
How severe is CVE-2003-0524?
CVE-2003-0524 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0524 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0524?
CVE-2003-0524 affects Knoppix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0524?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0524 published?
CVE-2003-0524 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)