CVE-2004-0217

Name: CVE-2004-0217
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-04-15T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

7/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

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: Apr 15, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0217?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2004-0217?

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Source: NVD / NIST