CVE-2003-1399: eject 2.0.10, when installed setuid on systems such as SuSE Linux 7.3, generates different error messages depe

Routine

LOW 1.9WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2003-1399 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 1.9) affecting eject. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

eject 2.0.10, when installed setuid on systems such as SuSE Linux 7.3, generates different error messages depending on whether a specified file exists or not, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	1.9 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 64%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: eject

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eject eject DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.10 · 2.0.11 · 2.0.12

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.10

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.10 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison eject sudo apt install eject=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.10> sudo apt-mark hold eject

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

dnf --showduplicates list eject sudo dnf downgrade eject-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.10> sudo dnf versionlock add eject

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-2003-1399?

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

Is CVE-2003-1399 being exploited?

CVE-2003-1399 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-2003-1399 affect?

CVE-2003-1399 affects eject. Severity is low (CVSS 1.9). eject 2.0.10, when installed setuid on systems such as SuSE Linux 7.3, generates different error messages depending on whether a specified file exists or not, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.

How urgent is CVE-2003-1399?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

References

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