What is the severity of CVE-2004-0422?

The severity of CVE-2004-0422 is classified as moderate due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0422?

To fix CVE-2004-0422, update to Gnu Flim version 1.14.3 or later to secure temporary file creation.

Who is affected by CVE-2004-0422?

CVE-2004-0422 affects users of Gnu Flim versions prior to 1.14.3 who may be susceptible to symlink attacks.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-0422?

CVE-2004-0422 is associated with a symlink attack that allows local users to manipulate temporary files.

Is CVE-2004-0422 still a concern today?

While CVE-2004-0422 is an older vulnerability, systems running vulnerable versions should still be upgraded to prevent potential exploitation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2004-0422

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

6/5/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-0422

First published: Thu May 06 2004(Updated: )

flim before 1.14.3 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files of the Emacs user via a symlink attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Gnu Flim	<=1.14.2

Remedy

http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0422?
The severity of CVE-2004-0422 is classified as moderate due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0422?
To fix CVE-2004-0422, update to Gnu Flim version 1.14.3 or later to secure temporary file creation.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0422?
CVE-2004-0422 affects users of Gnu Flim versions prior to 1.14.3 who may be susceptible to symlink attacks.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-0422?
CVE-2004-0422 is associated with a symlink attack that allows local users to manipulate temporary files.
Is CVE-2004-0422 still a concern today?
While CVE-2004-0422 is an older vulnerability, systems running vulnerable versions should still be upgraded to prevent potential exploitation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0422?
The severity of CVE-2004-0422 is classified as moderate due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0422?
To fix CVE-2004-0422, update to Gnu Flim version 1.14.3 or later to secure temporary file creation.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0422?
CVE-2004-0422 affects users of Gnu Flim versions prior to 1.14.3 who may be susceptible to symlink attacks.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-0422?
CVE-2004-0422 is associated with a symlink attack that allows local users to manipulate temporary files.
Is CVE-2004-0422 still a concern today?
While CVE-2004-0422 is an older vulnerability, systems running vulnerable versions should still be upgraded to prevent potential exploitation.