CVE-2004-2697
UnknownEPSS 0.59%
Last modified
CVE-2004-2697 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Inventory Scout daemon (invscoutd) 1.3.0.0 and 2.0.2 for AIX 4.3.3 and 5.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a command line argument (log file). NOTE: this might be related to CVE-2006-5002.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Inventory Scout daemon (invscoutd) 1.3.0.0 and 2.0.2 for AIX 4.3.3 and 5.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a command line argument (log file). NOTE: this might be related to CVE-2006-5002.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Aix | 4.3.3 |
| Ibm | Aix | 5.1 |
| Ibm | Aix | 5.1l |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11200Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11200Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-2697?
The Inventory Scout daemon (invscoutd) 1.3.0.0 and 2.0.2 for AIX 4.3.3 and 5.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on a command line argument (log file). NOTE: this might be related to CVE-2006-5002.
How severe is CVE-2004-2697?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2697 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2697?
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-2004-2697?
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