CVE-2003-0367: debian debian_linux Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 2.1v2.0LowModified
AliasesDEBIAN-CVE-2003-0367
Published 10-06-2003Last modified 08-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2003-0367 is a low (CVSS 2.1) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in debian debian_linux. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 36.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
2.1/10
010
Low · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.44%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 1Timeline
- 10-06-2003PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
znew in the gzip package allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionLow 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.44%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
37%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.44% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.44%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Debian2 products
- gzip< 1.3.5-6
- debian_linuxEOL2.2 | 3.0
Gnu1 product
- gzip≤ 1.3.5
2 vendors · 3 products
References
6 links- www.turbolinux.com/security/TLSA-2003-38.txtVendor AdvisoryX Refsource TURBOPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:068Vendor AdvisoryX Refsource MANDRAKEThird Party Advisory