CVE-2004-0279

Name: CVE-2004-0279
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-11-23T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0279 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. AIM Sniff (aimSniff.pl) 0.9b allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/AS.log.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

AIM Sniff (aimSniff.pl) 0.9b allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/AS.log.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aim Sniff	Aim Sniff	0.6
Aim Sniff	Aim Sniff	0.7
Aim Sniff	Aim Sniff	0.8
Aim Sniff	Aim Sniff	0.9
Aim Sniff	Aim Sniff	0.9b

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 23, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0279?

AIM Sniff (aimSniff.pl) 0.9b allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/AS.log.

How severe is CVE-2004-0279?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0279 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0279?

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