CVE-2003-0480: vmware workstation
CVSS: 3.7v2.0LowModified
Published 28-06-2003Last modified 08-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2003-0480 is a low (CVSS 3.7) vulnerability in vmware workstation. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 23.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
3.7/10
010
Low · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.32%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 28-06-2003PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
VMware Workstation 4.0 for Linux allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and gain privileges via "symlink manipulation."
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionLow 3.7Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
23%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.32% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.32%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Vmware1 product
- workstation4.0
1 vendor · 1 product