CVE-2003-0878

Name: CVE-2003-0878
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-11-03T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2003-0878 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. slpd daemon in Mac OS X before 10.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0875.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

slpd daemon in Mac OS X before 10.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0875.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.3

References

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/mhonarc/security-announce/msg00038.html
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/mhonarc/security-announce/msg00038.html

Timeline

Published: Nov 3, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0878?

slpd daemon in Mac OS X before 10.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-0875.

How severe is CVE-2003-0878?

Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0878 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0878?

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