CVE-2004-0217
HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.46%
Last modified
CVE-2004-0217 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. The LiveUpdate capability (liveupdate.sh) in Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine 4.0 and 4.3 for Red Hat Linux allows local users to create or append to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/LiveUpdate.log.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The LiveUpdate capability (liveupdate.sh) in Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine 4.0 and 4.3 for Red Hat Linux allows local users to create or append to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/LiveUpdate.log.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Antivirus Scan Engine | 4.0 |
| Symantec | Antivirus Scan Engine | 4.3 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107694800908164&w=2Exploit, Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9662Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15215Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107694800908164&w=2Exploit, Mailing List
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9662Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15215Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-0217?
The LiveUpdate capability (liveupdate.sh) in Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine 4.0 and 4.3 for Red Hat Linux allows local users to create or append to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/LiveUpdate.log.
How severe is CVE-2004-0217?
CVE-2004-0217 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0217?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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