CVE-2003-0603

CVE-2003-0603 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Bugzilla 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

Bugzilla 2.16.x before 2.16.3, 2.17.x before 2.17.4, and earlier versions allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files that are created in directories with group-writable or world-writable permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0603?
Bugzilla 2.16.x before 2.16.3, 2.17.x before 2.17.4, and earlier versions allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files that are created in directories with group-writable or world-writable permissions.
How severe is CVE-2003-0603?
CVE-2003-0603 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-0603 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-2003-0603?
CVE-2003-0603 primarily affects Mozilla Bugzilla. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0603?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0603 published?
CVE-2003-0603 was published on 2003-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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