How severe is CVE-2003-0887?

CVE-2003-0887 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2003-0887 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-2003-0887?

CVE-2003-0887 primarily affects Angus Mackay Ez-ipupdate. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0887?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2003-0887 published?

CVE-2003-0887 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0887

CVE-2003-0887 is a low-severity vulnerability in Angus Mackay Ez-ipupdate 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% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Angus Mackay Ez-ipupdate
Published: 2003-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ez-ipupdate 3.0.11b7 and earlier creates insecure temporary cache files, which allows local users to conduct unauthorized operations via a symlink attack on the ez-ipupdate.cache file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0887?: ez-ipupdate 3.0.11b7 and earlier creates insecure temporary cache files, which allows local users to conduct unauthorized operations via a symlink attack on the ez-ipupdate.cache file.
How severe is CVE-2003-0887?: CVE-2003-0887 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2003-0887 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-2003-0887?: CVE-2003-0887 primarily affects Angus Mackay Ez-ipupdate. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0887?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-0887 published?: CVE-2003-0887 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:angus_mackay:ez-ipupdate:3.0.11b5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:angus_mackay:ez-ipupdate:3.0.11b7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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