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CVE-2003-0844

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Published: Nov 17, 2003Modified: Apr 16, 2026

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7.1
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.2
Source: NVD

Description

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.

Affected (1)

Products: Schroepl: Mod Gzip
Schroepl
1 product
Mod Gzip
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Mod Gzip
Up to 1.3.26.1a

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 (2)

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