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2.1

catdoc xlsview lets local user overwrite files

CVE-2003-0193 · published 22 years ago
Summary

The xlsview tool in catdoc versions up to 0.91 creates temporary files with predictable names. A local user can replace those names with a link to any file, causing the program to overwrite that file. Upgrade to a newer catdoc release or restrict who can run xlsview to trusted users to stop the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
catdoc catdoc <= 0.91
cpe:2.3:a:catdoc:catdoc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
msxlsview.sh in xlsview for catdoc 0.91 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on predictable temporary file names ("word$$.html").
msxlsview.sh in xlsview for catdoc 0.91 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on predictable temporary file names ("word$$.html").
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
2.1 Low
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published18 Aug 2004
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2003-0193 · NVD
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