CVE-2003-0539

CVE-2003-0539 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ddskk 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

skk (Simple Kana to Kanji conversion program) 12.1 and earlier, and the ddskk package which is based on skk, creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0539?
skk (Simple Kana to Kanji conversion program) 12.1 and earlier, and the ddskk package which is based on skk, creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2003-0539?
CVE-2003-0539 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0539 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0539?
CVE-2003-0539 primarily affects Ddskk. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0539?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0539 published?
CVE-2003-0539 was published on 2003-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)