CVE-2004-0698: Low severity 4d WebStar vulnerability
Published Jul 16, 2004
·Updated
4D WebSTAR 5.3.2 and earlier allows local users to read and modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Affected Software
9 affected components
4d WebStar=4.0
4d WebStar=5.2
4d WebStar=5.2.1
4d WebStar=5.2.2
4d WebStar=5.2.3
4d WebStar=5.2.4
4d WebStar=5.3
4d WebStar=5.3.1
4d WebStar=5.3.2
Event History
Jul 16, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0698?
CVE-2004-0698 is considered a low to medium severity vulnerability that allows local users to read and modify arbitrary files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0698?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0698, users should upgrade to a patched version of 4D WebSTAR that addresses the symlink vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0698?
CVE-2004-0698 affects users running 4D WebSTAR versions 5.3.2 and earlier.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2004-0698 exploit?
CVE-2004-0698 exploits a symlink attack that allows local users to manipulate file access.
5
Is CVE-2004-0698 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2004-0698 is a local vulnerability, meaning it can only be exploited by users with local access to the system.