CVE-2004-1894

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified

CVE-2004-1894 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. TEXutil in ConTEXt, when executed with the --silent option, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on texutil.log.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TEXutil in ConTEXt, when executed with the --silent option, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on texutil.log.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.43%

34.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1894?
TEXutil in ConTEXt, when executed with the --silent option, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on texutil.log.
How severe is CVE-2004-1894?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1894 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1894?
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Source: NVD / NIST