CVE-2003-0207: ps2epsi creates insecure temporary files when calling ghostscript, which allows local attackers to overwrite a

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0207 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting gs-common. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ps2epsi creates insecure temporary files when calling ghostscript, which allows local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-05-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gs-common

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-05-05 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gs-common gs-common DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gs-common || rpm -q gs-common || gs-common --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gs-common sudo apt install gs-common=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.3> sudo apt-mark hold gs-common

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

dnf --showduplicates list gs-common sudo dnf downgrade gs-common-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.3> sudo dnf versionlock add gs-common

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-2003-0207?

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

Is CVE-2003-0207 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0207 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-2003-0207 affect?

CVE-2003-0207 affects gs-common. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). ps2epsi creates insecure temporary files when calling ghostscript, which allows local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0207?

Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Ghostscript vulnerabilities

References

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