CVE-2004-0559
UnknownEPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2004-0559 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The maketemp.pl script in Usermin 1.070 and 1.080 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files at install time via a symlink attack on the /tmp/.usermin directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The maketemp.pl script in Usermin 1.070 and 1.080 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files at install time via a symlink attack on the /tmp/.usermin directory.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.000 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.010 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.020 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.030 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.040 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.051 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.060 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.070 |
| Usermin | Usermin | 1.080 |
| Webmin | Webmin | 1.0.00 |
| Webmin | Webmin | 1.0.20 |
| Webmin | Webmin | 1.0.50 |
| Webmin | Webmin | 1.0.60 |
| Webmin | Webmin | 1.0.70 |
| Webmin | Webmin | 1.0.80 |
| Webmin | Webmin | 1.0.90 |
| Webmin | Webmin | 1.1.00 |
| Webmin | Webmin | 1.1.10 |
| Webmin | Webmin | 1.1.21 |
| Webmin | Webmin | 1.1.30 |
| Webmin | Webmin | 1.1.40 |
| Webmin | Webmin | 1.1.50 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 9.2 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 10.0 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | 2.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12488/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200409-15.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11153Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12488/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200409-15.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11153Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-0559?
The maketemp.pl script in Usermin 1.070 and 1.080 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files at install time via a symlink attack on the /tmp/.usermin directory.
How severe is CVE-2004-0559?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0559 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0559?
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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