Vulnerability Details : CVE-2003-0645
man-db 2.3.12 and 2.3.18 to 2.4.1 uses certain user-controlled DEFINE directives from the ~/.manpath file, even when running setuid, which could allow local users to gain privileges.
Products affected by CVE-2003-0645
- cpe:2.3:a:andries_brouwer:man:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:andries_brouwer:man:2.3.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2003-0645
0.16%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 33 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2003-0645
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.6
|
MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
|
6.4
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2003-0645
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http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-364
Debian -- The Universal Operating SystemPatch;Vendor Advisory
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=106018504800341&w=2
'man-db[v2.4.1-]: open_cat_stream() privileged call exploit.' - MARC
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8352
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12848
man-db open_cat_stream function allows attacker to gain privileges undefined Vulnerability Report
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