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CVE-2003-0578

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Published: Aug 18, 2003Modified: Apr 16, 2026

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7.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

cci_dir in IBM U2 UniVerse 10.0.0.9 and earlier creates hard links and unlinks files as root, which allows local users to gain privileges by deleting and overwriting arbitrary files.

Affected (1)

Products: Ibm: U2 Universe
Ibm
1 product
U2 Universe
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
U2 Universe
Up to 10.0.0.9

Related CWEs

CWE-59
Improper 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.

References (4)

Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken LinkExploitVendor Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken LinkExploitVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List

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