CVE-2003-0539: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0539: skk (Simple Kana to Kanji conversion program) 12.1 and earlier, and the ddskk package which is based on skk...

skk (Simple Kana to Kanji conversion program) 12.1 and earlier, and the ddskk package which is based on skk, creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an older local file-overwrite flaw in SKK and ddskk, Japanese input conversion software. A local user on a system where the vulnerable package is installed could abuse insecure temporary file handling to overwrite files. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or detailed fixed versions. Exposure is most likely on older Unix or Linux systems that installed SKK or ddskk packages, especially multi-user hosts with local shell access. Modern systems are only relevant if they still carry old, unpatched packages or legacy images. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless affected packages exist on shared systems. It is not supported as internet-facing or actively exploited in the supplied evidence, but local arbitrary file overwrite can matter on multi-user infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor updates referenced by Red Hat or Debian for affected packages.; Remove SKK or ddskk where the software is not required.; Check distribution security advisories for fixed package versions..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 09:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 10, 2003, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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