CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0844

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

mod_gzip version 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 a symlink attack on predictable temporary filenames on Unix systems or an NTFS hard link on Windows systems when the 'Strengthen default permissions of internal system objects' policy is not enabled.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access to system files, posing a serious threat to data integrity and system security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to disable debug mode for mod_gzip and enable the 'Strengthen default permissions of internal system objects' policy on Windows systems to minimize risk.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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