CVE-2004-0233
First published: Wed May 05 2004(Updated: )
Utempter allows device names that contain .. (dot dot) directory traversal sequences, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on device names in combination with an application that trusts the utmp or wtmp files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SGI ProPack | =3.0 | |
| Utempter Utempter | =0.5.2 | |
| Utempter Utempter | =0.5.3 | |
| SGI ProPack | =2.4 | |
| Slackware Linux | =9.1 | |
| Slackware Linux |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10178
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-174.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-175.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200405-05.xml
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2004&m=slackware-security.404389
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:031
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1000752.1-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15904
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A979
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10115
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0233?
CVE-2004-0233 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to compromise system files.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0233?
To fix CVE-2004-0233, update Utempter to version 0.5.4 or later and ensure device names are properly validated.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0233?
CVE-2004-0233 affects systems using Utempter versions 0.5.2 and 0.5.3 and certain versions of SGI ProPack.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2004-0233?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2004-0233 to overwrite arbitrary files on the system using a symlink attack.
Is CVE-2004-0233 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2004-0233 is a local vulnerability, requiring local access to the system to exploit.
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