CVE-2004-0217
First published: Tue Mar 16 2004(Updated: )
The LiveUpdate capability (liveupdate.sh) in Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine 4.0 and 4.3 for Red Hat Linux allows local users to create or append to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/LiveUpdate.log.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine for Microsoft SharePoint | =4.0 | |
| Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine for Microsoft SharePoint | =4.3 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine for Microsoft SharePoint | =4.0 | |
| Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine for Microsoft SharePoint | =4.3 | |
| Red Hat Linux |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0217?
CVE-2004-0217 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its exploitation potential through local user access.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0217?
To fix CVE-2004-0217, ensure that LiveUpdate scripts do not allow symlink attacks by properly securing temporary file usage.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0217?
CVE-2004-0217 affects users of Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine versions 4.0 and 4.3 running on Red Hat Linux.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-0217?
CVE-2004-0217 is associated with a symlink attack, allowing local users to manipulate files arbitrarily.
What software versions are vulnerable to CVE-2004-0217?
Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine versions 4.0 and 4.3 for Red Hat Linux are vulnerable to CVE-2004-0217.
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