CVE-2004-1179

Name: CVE-2004-1179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-1179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The debstd script in debmake 3.6.x before 3.6.10 and 3.7.x before 3.7.7 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary directories.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The debstd script in debmake 3.6.x before 3.6.10 and 3.7.x before 3.7.7 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary directories.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Debmake	>= 3.6, < 3.6.10
Debian	Debmake	>= 3.7, < 3.7.7

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/13633/Permissions Required
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-615Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/Full-Disclosure/2004-12/0645.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12078Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18646Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/13633/Permissions Required
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-615Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/Full-Disclosure/2004-12/0645.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12078Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18646Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1179?

The debstd script in debmake 3.6.x before 3.6.10 and 3.7.x before 3.7.7 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary directories.

How severe is CVE-2004-1179?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1179?

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-2004-1179?

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Source: NVD / NIST