CVE-2004-0880
First published: Fri Sep 24 2004(Updated: )
getmail 4.x before 4.2.0, when run as root, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an mbox file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| getmail getmail | =4.0.11 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.1.3 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.1.2 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.0.7 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.1 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.0.5 | |
| getmail getmail | =3.x | |
| getmail getmail | =4.0.13 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.0.10 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.0.6 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.0.2 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.1.1 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.0.4 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.1.5 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.0 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.0.9 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.0.0_b10 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.1.4 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.0.1 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.0.3 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.0.12 | |
| getmail getmail | =4.0.8 | |
| getmail getmail | =2.3.7 | |
| Slackware Linux | =10.0 | |
| Slackware Linux | =9.1 | |
| Slackware Linux | =current | |
| Gentoo Linux | =1.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0880?
CVE-2004-0880 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0880?
To fix CVE-2004-0880, upgrade to getmail version 4.2.0 or later where this vulnerability is addressed.
Which versions of getmail are affected by CVE-2004-0880?
CVE-2004-0880 affects getmail versions 4.x before 4.2.0, including versions such as 4.0.11 and 4.1.*.
What type of attack does CVE-2004-0880 involve?
CVE-2004-0880 involves a symlink attack that could be exploited by local users.
Can I mitigate CVE-2004-0880 without an update?
Mitigation options without an update are limited, but running getmail as a non-root user can reduce risk.
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