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CVE-2004-0256

First published: Wed Sep 01 2004(Updated: )

GNU libtool before 1.5.2, during compile time, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on libtool directories in /tmp.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CentOS Libtool=1.3.4
CentOS Libtool=1.5
CentOS Libtool=1.4
CentOS Libtool=1.4.3
CentOS Libtool=1.3.3
CentOS Libtool=1.0
CentOS Libtool=1.3.5
CentOS Libtool=1.4.2
CentOS Libtool=1.2
CentOS Libtool=1.3
CentOS Libtool=1.4.1
CentOS Libtool=1.3.2
CentOS Libtool=1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-0256?

    CVE-2004-0256 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-0256?

    To mitigate CVE-2004-0256, upgrade to GNU Libtool version 1.5.2 or later.

  • What versions of GNU Libtool are affected by CVE-2004-0256?

    CVE-2004-0256 affects GNU Libtool versions from 1.0 to 1.5 inclusive.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2004-0256 involve?

    CVE-2004-0256 involves a symlink attack that allows local users to exploit vulnerable libtool directories.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2004-0256?

    Local users on systems running vulnerable versions of GNU Libtool are impacted by CVE-2004-0256.

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