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CVE-2004-0233

UnknownEPSS 1.09%

Last modified

CVE-2004-0233 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Utempter allows device names that contain .. (dot dot) directory traversal sequences, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on device names in combination with an application that trusts the utmp or wtmp files.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Utempter allows device names that contain .. (dot dot) directory traversal sequences, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on device names in combination with an application that trusts the utmp or wtmp files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.09%

61.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SgiPropack2.4
SgiPropack3.0
UtempterUtempter0.5.2
UtempterUtempter0.5.3
SlackwareSlackware LinuxAll versions
SlackwareSlackware Linux9.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0233?
Utempter allows device names that contain .. (dot dot) directory traversal sequences, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on device names in combination with an application that trusts the utmp or wtmp files.
How severe is CVE-2004-0233?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0233 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0233?
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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Source: NVD / NIST