CVE-2003-0877

CVE-2003-0877 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X 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

Mac OS X before 10.3 with core files enabled allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and read core files via a symlink attack on core files that are created with predictable names in the /cores directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0877?
Mac OS X before 10.3 with core files enabled allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and read core files via a symlink attack on core files that are created with predictable names in the /cores directory.
How severe is CVE-2003-0877?
CVE-2003-0877 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-0877 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0877?
CVE-2003-0877 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0877?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0877 published?
CVE-2003-0877 was published on 2003-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

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