CVE-2004-0689
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2004-0689 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. KDE before 3.3.0 does not properly handle when certain symbolic links point to "stale" locations, which could allow local users to create or truncate arbitrary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
KDE before 3.3.0 does not properly handle when certain symbolic links point to "stale" locations, which could allow local users to create or truncate arbitrary files.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kde | < 3.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12276/Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200408-13.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-539Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20040811-1.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16963Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12276/Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200408-13.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-539Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20040811-1.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16963Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-0689?
KDE before 3.3.0 does not properly handle when certain symbolic links point to "stale" locations, which could allow local users to create or truncate arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2004-0689?
CVE-2004-0689 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0689?
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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