CVE-2003-0012

Published Jan 17, 2003 mozilla

Overview

CVE-2003-0012 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla bugzilla. It was published on January 17, 2003.

Technical Description

The data collection script for Bugzilla 2.14.x before 2.14.5, 2.16.x before 2.16.2, and 2.17.x before 2.17.3 sets world-writable permissions for the data/mining directory when it runs, which allows local users to modify or delete the data.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mozilla. Update bugzilla to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104154319200399&w=2 Ref www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-230 Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/10971.php Ref www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-012.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/6502 Ref marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104154319200399&w=2 Ref www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-230 Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/10971.php Ref www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-012.html Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/6502

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-0012?

CVE-2003-0012 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting mozilla bugzilla. It was published on January 17, 2003.

How severe is CVE-2003-0012?

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