CVE-2003-0120: adb2mhc in the mhc-utils package before 0.25+20010625-7.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via

Routine

LOW 1.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0120 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.2) affecting mhc-utils. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

adb2mhc in the mhc-utils package before 0.25+20010625-7.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a default temporary directory with a predictable name.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.2 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-03-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mhc-utils

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-03-07 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mhc-utils mhc-utils DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.25_snap2001-06-25

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.25_snap2001-06-25

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mhc-utils || rpm -q mhc-utils || mhc-utils --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.25_snap2001-06-25 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mhc-utils sudo apt install mhc-utils=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.25_snap2001-06-25> sudo apt-mark hold mhc-utils

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

dnf --showduplicates list mhc-utils sudo dnf downgrade mhc-utils-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.25_snap2001-06-25> sudo dnf versionlock add mhc-utils

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0120?

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

Is CVE-2003-0120 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0120 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-2003-0120 affect?

CVE-2003-0120 affects mhc-utils. Severity is low (CVSS 1.2). adb2mhc in the mhc-utils package before 0.25+20010625-7.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a default temporary directory with a predictable name.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0120?

Priority 10/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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