CVE-2004-0966
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CVE-2004-0966 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) autopoint and (2) gettextize scripts in the GNU gettext package 1.14 and later versions, as used in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1 and other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The (1) autopoint and (2) gettextize scripts in the GNU gettext package 1.14 and later versions, as used in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1 and other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Gettext | 0.14.1 |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 4.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11282Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11282Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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