CVE-2004-0881
UnknownEPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2004-0881 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. getmail 4.x before 4.2.0, and other versions before 3.2.5, when run as root, allows local users to write files in arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on subdirectories in the maildir.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
getmail 4.x before 4.2.0, and other versions before 3.2.5, when run as root, allows local users to write files in arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on subdirectories in the maildir.
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 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-0881?
getmail 4.x before 4.2.0, and other versions before 3.2.5, when run as root, allows local users to write files in arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on subdirectories in the maildir.
How severe is CVE-2004-0881?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0881 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0881?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2004-0881?
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