CVE-2003-0617: mindi 0.58 and earlier does not properly create temporary files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitra

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6DOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-0617 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting mindi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

mindi 0.58 and earlier does not properly create temporary files, which allows local users 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	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-08-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hugo rabson

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-08-27 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hugo rabson mindi DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.58_r5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.58_r5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.58_r5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mindi sudo apt install mindi=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.58_r5> sudo apt-mark hold mindi

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

dnf --showduplicates list mindi sudo dnf downgrade mindi-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.58_r5> sudo dnf versionlock add mindi

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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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-2003-0617?

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

Is CVE-2003-0617 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0617 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-2003-0617 affect?

CVE-2003-0617 affects mindi. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). mindi 0.58 and earlier does not properly create temporary files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0617?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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