CVE-2003-0618
CVE-2003-0618 is a low-severity vulnerability in Perl Suidperl 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
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Perl Suidperl
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities in suidperl 5.6.1 and earlier allow a local user to obtain sensitive information about files for which the user does not have appropriate permissions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0618?
- Multiple vulnerabilities in suidperl 5.6.1 and earlier allow a local user to obtain sensitive information about files for which the user does not have appropriate permissions.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0618?
- CVE-2003-0618 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0618 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-2003-0618?
- CVE-2003-0618 primarily affects Perl Suidperl. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0618?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2003-0618 published?
- CVE-2003-0618 was published on 2004-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=203426
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-431
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9543
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15012
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:perl:suidperl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*