CVE-2003-1528: fujitsu siemens_networker Link Following

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2003-1528 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Link Following vulnerability in fujitsu siemens_networker. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 32.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 08-11-2007
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 08-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

nsr_shutdown in Fujitsu Siemens NetWorker 6.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the nsrsh[PID] temporary file.

• CWE-59Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')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.