CVE-2003-0645 describes a local privilege escalation vulnerability in man-db versions 2.3.12 and 2.3.18 through 2.4.1. The flaw allows local users to gain privileges by manipulating user-controlled DEFINE directives within the ~/.manpath file, even when the application is running with setuid permissions. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.6, indicating a low severity with local access, low attack complexity, and potential for partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not on the KEV or Hot List, an ExploitDB entry exists demonstrating a local root exploit, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.3.20CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:andries_brouwer:man:2.3.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.4.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:andries_brouwer:man:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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