CVE-2004-0977

Name: CVE-2004-0977
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-02-09T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0977 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The make_oidjoins_check script in PostgreSQL 7.4.5 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The make_oidjoins_check script in PostgreSQL 7.4.5 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.45%

36.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 7.3.0, < 7.3.8
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 7.4.0, < 7.4.6
Mandrakesoft	Mandrake Linux	9.2
Mandrakesoft	Mandrake Linux	10.0
Mandrakesoft	Mandrake Linux	10.1
Mandrakesoft	Mandrake Linux Corporate Server	2.1
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	3.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	3.0
Trustix	Secure Linux	2.0
Trustix	Secure Linux	2.1

References

http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=136300Issue Tracking
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109910073808903&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200410-16.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-577Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:149Third Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-489.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11295Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0050Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17583Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11360Broken Link
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-6-1/Third Party Advisory
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=136300Issue Tracking
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109910073808903&w=2Third Party Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200410-16.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-577Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:149Third Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-489.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11295Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0050Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17583Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11360Broken Link
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-6-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0977?

The make_oidjoins_check script in PostgreSQL 7.4.5 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How severe is CVE-2004-0977?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0977 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0977?

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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Source: NVD / NIST