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CVE-2003-0490

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

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CVE-2003-0490 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The installation of Dantz Retrospect Client 5.0.540 on MacOS X 10.2.6, and possibly other versions, creates critical directories and files with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges as other users by replacing programs with malicious code.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The installation of Dantz Retrospect Client 5.0.540 on MacOS X 10.2.6, and possibly other versions, creates critical directories and files with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges as other users by replacing programs with malicious code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.34%

26.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DantzRetrospect Client5.0.540

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0490?
The installation of Dantz Retrospect Client 5.0.540 on MacOS X 10.2.6, and possibly other versions, creates critical directories and files with world-writable permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges as other users by replacing programs with malicious code.
How severe is CVE-2003-0490?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0490 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0490?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST