CVE-2004-0971
First published: Wed Oct 20 2004(Updated: )
The krb5-send-pr script in the kerberos5 (krb5) package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Kerberos 5 | =1.3.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11289
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200410-24.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-012.html
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0050
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=136304
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17583
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10497
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc713534b10f9daeee2e0990239fa407e2118e4aa9e88a7041177497c@%3Cissues.guacamole.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc713534b10f9daeee2e0990239fa407e2118e4aa9e88a7041177497c%40%3Cissues.guacamole.apache.org%3E
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0971?
CVE-2004-0971 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to execute unauthorized file modifications.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0971?
To mitigate CVE-2004-0971, ensure that the krb5-send-pr script does not create temporary files in world-writable directories or apply available security patches from your Linux distribution.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2004-0971?
CVE-2004-0971 affects Trustix Secure Linux versions 1.5 through 2.1 and potentially other operating systems that utilize vulnerable versions of the krb5 package.
What is a symlink attack in the context of CVE-2004-0971?
In the context of CVE-2004-0971, a symlink attack allows a local user to create a symbolic link to a sensitive file, enabling them to overwrite it during the execution of the vulnerable script.
Is there any way to detect if CVE-2004-0971 is present in a system?
Yes, you can check for the presence of vulnerable versions of the krb5 package and review system logs for any unauthorized file modifications to determine if CVE-2004-0971 is exploited.
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