CVE-2004-0880
UnknownEPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2004-0880 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. getmail 4.x before 4.2.0, when run as root, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an mbox file.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
getmail 4.x before 4.2.0, when run as root, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an mbox file.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Getmail | Getmail | 2.3.7 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 3.x |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.0 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.0.0_b10 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.0.1 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.0.2 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.0.3 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.0.4 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.0.5 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.0.6 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.0.7 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.0.8 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.0.9 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.0.10 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.0.11 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.0.12 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.0.13 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.1 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.1.1 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.1.2 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.1.3 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.1.4 |
| Getmail | Getmail | 4.1.5 |
| Gentoo | Linux | 1.4 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 9.1 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 10.0 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | current |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-0880?
getmail 4.x before 4.2.0, when run as root, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an mbox file.
How severe is CVE-2004-0880?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0880 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0880?
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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