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CVE-2003-1294

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

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CVE-2003-1294 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Xscreensaver before 4.15 creates temporary files insecurely in (1) driver/passwd-kerberos.c, (2) driver/xscreensaver-getimage-video, (3) driver/xscreensaver.kss.in, and the (4) vidwhacker and (5) webcollage screensavers, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Xscreensaver before 4.15 creates temporary files insecurely in (1) driver/passwd-kerberos.c, (2) driver/xscreensaver-getimage-video, (3) driver/xscreensaver.kss.in, and the (4) vidwhacker and (5) webcollage screensavers, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.42%

33.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.05_5cl
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.05_6
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.05_6a
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.05_150
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.07_2
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.08_29135cl
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.09_0
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.10_4
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.10_6
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.10_8
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.10_15
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.11_0
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.12_58
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.12_62
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.14_0
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.14_2
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.14_4
XscreensaverXscreensaver4.14_5

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1294?
Xscreensaver before 4.15 creates temporary files insecurely in (1) driver/passwd-kerberos.c, (2) driver/xscreensaver-getimage-video, (3) driver/xscreensaver.kss.in, and the (4) vidwhacker and (5) webcollage screensavers, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2003-1294?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1294 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1294?
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