Vulnerability Details : CVE-2003-0844
mod_gzip 1.3.26.1a and earlier, and possibly later official versions, when running in debug mode without the Apache log, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via (1) a symlink attack on predictable temporary filenames on Unix systems, or (2) an NTFS hard link on Windows systems when the "Strengthen default permissions of internal system objects" policy is not enabled.
Products affected by CVE-2003-0844
- cpe:2.3:a:schroepl:mod_gzip:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2003-0844
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2003-0844
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
3.9
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.1
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.2
|
NIST | 2024-02-16 |
CWE ids for CVE-2003-0844
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2003-0844
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105457180009860&w=2
'Mod_gzip Debug Mode Vulnerabilities' - MARCMailing List
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