CVE-2003-0193: msxlsview.sh in xlsview for catdoc 0.91 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a syml

Q: How do I fix CVE-2003-0193?

catdoc: upgrade to newer than 0.91. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2003-0193 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0193 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2003-0193 affect?

CVE-2003-0193 affects catdoc. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). msxlsview.sh in xlsview for catdoc 0.91 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on predictable temporary file names ("word$$.html").

Q: How urgent is CVE-2003-0193?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.1UPGRADE

CVE-2003-0193 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting catdoc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

msxlsview.sh in xlsview for catdoc 0.91 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on predictable temporary file names ("word$$.html").

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: catdoc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-08-18 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

catdoc catdoc UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.91

Fixed in: newer than 0.91

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.91 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade catdoc

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade catdoc

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0193?

catdoc: upgrade to newer than 0.91. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0193 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0193 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-2003-0193 affect?

CVE-2003-0193 affects catdoc. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). msxlsview.sh in xlsview for catdoc 0.91 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on predictable temporary file names ("word$$.html").

How urgent is CVE-2003-0193?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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