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CVE-2003-0289

HighPublished

Format string vulnerability in scsiopen.c of the cdrecord program in cdrtools 2.0 allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in the...

Published: May 14, 2003
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: May 13, 2003

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

1.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 62.5%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Format string vulnerability in scsiopen.c of the cdrecord program in cdrtools 2.0 allows local users to gain privileges via format string specifiers in the dev parameter.

Sources

CDRTools CDRecord 2.0 (Mandrake / Slackware) - Local Privilege EscalationExploit
anonymous · linux · May 14, 2003
CDRTools CDRecord 1.11/2.0 - Devname Format StringExploit
CMN · linux · May 13, 2003

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