CVE-2003-0261: fuzz 0.6 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, which could allow local users to gain root privileges

Q: How do I fix CVE-2003-0261?

fuzz: upgrade to newer than 0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2003-0261 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0261 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-2003-0261 affect?

CVE-2003-0261 affects fuzz. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). fuzz 0.6 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, which could allow local users to gain root privileges.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2003-0261?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6UPGRADE

CVE-2003-0261 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting fuzz. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

fuzz 0.6 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, which could allow local users to gain root privileges.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-05-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fuzz

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-05-27 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fuzz fuzz UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.6

Fixed in: newer than 0.6

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fuzz

Note

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

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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-2003-0261?

fuzz: upgrade to newer than 0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0261 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0261 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-2003-0261 affect?

CVE-2003-0261 affects fuzz. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). fuzz 0.6 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, which could allow local users to gain root privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0261?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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