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

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.

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CVE-2003-0438 is an old local file-handling flaw in eldav, a WebDAV client for Emacs. On systems with affected versions, a local user could abuse temporary-file handling to create or overwrite files. The provided sources do not describe a remote internet-facing attack path. Exposure is most plausible on Unix-like multi-user systems where Emacs users installed eldav 0.7.2 or earlier. Single-user workstations have lower practical exposure unless untrusted local users or shared accounts exist. Treat this as a legacy local privilege and integrity risk, not an internet-scale emergency. Remediate during normal vulnerability management unless affected systems are shared, high-value, or allow untrusted local users. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for eldav installations and version numbers.; Remove eldav where it is not operationally required.; Upgrade or patch according to Debian DSA-325 or other vendor guidance..

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