CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0308

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Sendmail 8.12.3 package in Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 does not securely create temporary files, which could allow local users to gain additional privileges.

Risk Assessment

Local users may exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges, posing a threat to system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Sendmail package to the latest version that fixes this vulnerability and review the system configuration to secure temporary files.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Sendmail 8.12.3 package in Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 does not securely create temporary files, which could allow local users to gain additional privileges via (1) expn, (2) checksendmail, or (3) doublebounce.pl.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS