CVE-2004-0581
First published: Wed Jun 23 2004(Updated: )
ksymoops-gznm script in Mandrake Linux 9.1 through 10.0, and Corporate Server 2.1, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on files in /tmp.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU ksymoops | =2.4.5 | |
| GNU ksymoops | =2.4.8 | |
| GNU ksymoops | =2.4.9 | |
| Mandriva Linux Corporate Server | =2.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.0 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.1 | |
| Mandriva Linux Corporate Server | =2.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.0 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of attack is described in CVE-2004-0581?
CVE-2004-0581 describes a symlink attack that allows local users to delete arbitrary files.
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0581?
CVE-2004-0581 affects Mandrake Linux versions 9.1 through 10.0, and Corporate Server 2.1 with specific GNU ksymoops versions.
What is the severity level of CVE-2004-0581?
CVE-2004-0581 is classified as having a moderate severity level due to its impact on local user access.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2004-0581?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0581, users should ensure they upgrade to patched versions of GNU ksymoops and secure /tmp permissions.
When was CVE-2004-0581 published?
CVE-2004-0581 was published in 2004, highlighting vulnerabilities in older versions of Mandrake Linux.
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/remedy
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/gnu
- canonical/gnu ksymoops
- version/gnu ksymoops/2.4.5
- version/gnu ksymoops/2.4.8
- version/gnu ksymoops/2.4.9
- vendor/mandrakesoft
- canonical/mandriva linux corporate server
- version/mandriva linux corporate server/2.1
- canonical/mandrake linux
- version/mandrake linux/9.2
- version/mandrake linux/9.1
- version/mandrake linux/10.0