CVE-2003-0014: gsinterf.c in bmv 1.2 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temp

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0014 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting bmv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

gsinterf.c in bmv 1.2 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-01-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: bmv

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-01-11 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bmv bmv DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bmv || rpm -q bmv || bmv --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bmv sudo apt install bmv=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold bmv

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list bmv sudo dnf downgrade bmv-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add bmv

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0014?

bmv: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0014 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0014 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2003-0014 affect?

CVE-2003-0014 affects bmv. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). gsinterf.c in bmv 1.2 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0014?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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