CVE-2003-0547

CVE-2003-0547 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gdm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

GDM before 2.4.1.6, when using the "examine session errors" feature, allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the ~/.xsession-errors file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0547?
GDM before 2.4.1.6, when using the "examine session errors" feature, allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the ~/.xsession-errors file.
How severe is CVE-2003-0547?
CVE-2003-0547 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-0547 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0547?
CVE-2003-0547 primarily affects Gnome Gdm. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0547?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0547 published?
CVE-2003-0547 was published on 2003-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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