CVE-2003-0308

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The Sendmail 8.12.3 package in Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 does not securely create temporary files, which could allow local users to gain additional privileges via (1) expn, (2) checksendmail, or (3) doublebounce.pl.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 19.2%
KEV: Not listed

Published

May 15, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://bugs.debian.org/496408
cve@mitrehttp://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/sendmail-base
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-305
cve@mitrehttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
cve@mitrehttps://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://bugs.debian.org/496408
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://dev.gentoo.org/~rbu/security/debiantemp/sendmail-base
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-305
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/30/2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770

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What is CVE-2003-0308?

CVE-2003-0308 is a none vulnerability published on May 15, 2003. The Sendmail 8.12.3 package in Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 does not securely create temporary files, which could allow local users to gain additional privileges via (1) expn, (2) checksendmail, or (3) doublebounce.pl.

When was CVE-2003-0308 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0308 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on May 15, 2003, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2003-0308 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0308 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 19.2% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0308?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0308, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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