CVE-2003-0438: eldav WebDAV client for Emacs, version 0.7.2 and earlier, allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary

Q: How do I fix CVE-2003-0438?

eldav: upgrade to newer than 0.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2003-0438 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0438 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-2003-0438 affect?

CVE-2003-0438 affects eldav. Severity is low (CVSS 1.2). eldav WebDAV client for Emacs, version 0.7.2 and earlier, allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2003-0438?

Priority 8/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 1.2UPGRADE

CVE-2003-0438 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.2) affecting eldav. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

eldav WebDAV client for Emacs, version 0.7.2 and earlier, allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.2 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 83%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-07-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: yuuichi teranishi

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-07-24 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yuuichi teranishi eldav UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.7.2

Fixed in: newer than 0.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade eldav

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-2003-0438?

eldav: upgrade to newer than 0.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0438 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0438 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-2003-0438 affect?

CVE-2003-0438 affects eldav. Severity is low (CVSS 1.2). eldav WebDAV client for Emacs, version 0.7.2 and earlier, allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0438?

Priority 8/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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