CVE-2003-0537

CVE-2003-0537 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Daiki Ueno Liece Emacs Irc Client 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 liece Emacs IRC client 2.0+0.20030527 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, which could allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files as other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0537?
The liece Emacs IRC client 2.0+0.20030527 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, which could allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files as other users.
How severe is CVE-2003-0537?
CVE-2003-0537 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0537 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0537?
CVE-2003-0537 affects Daiki Ueno Liece Emacs Irc Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0537?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0537 published?
CVE-2003-0537 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)