CVE-2004-1377
UnknownEPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2004-1377 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) fixps (aka fixps.in) and (2) psmandup (aka psmandup.in) scripts in a2ps before 4.13 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The (1) fixps (aka fixps.in) and (2) psmandup (aka psmandup.in) scripts in a2ps before 4.13 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | A2ps | 4.13 |
| Gnu | A2ps | 4.13b |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux Home | All versions |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux Server | 7.0 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux Server | 8.0 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Turbolinux | Turbolinux Workstation | 8.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13641Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13641Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-1377?
The (1) fixps (aka fixps.in) and (2) psmandup (aka psmandup.in) scripts in a2ps before 4.13 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2004-1377?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1377 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1377?
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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