CVE-2004-0975: Low severity openssl openssl vulnerability
Published Oct 20, 2004
·Updated
The derchop script in the openssl package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1 and other operating systems allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Affected Software
26 affected components
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6i
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7c
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6d
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6a
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6f
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6l
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6e
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.7d
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6b
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6k
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6g
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6h
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6j
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall=8.2
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6c
OpenSSL OpenSSL=0.9.6m
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server=2.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=9.2
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=9.2
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.0
gentoo Linux
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server=2.1
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=10.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 20, 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-2004-0975?
CVE-2004-0975 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for local attackers to exploit symlink vulnerabilities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-0975?
To fix CVE-2004-0975, update the OpenSSL package to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2004-0975?
CVE-2004-0975 affects Trustix Secure Linux and specific versions of the OpenSSL package across various operating systems.
4
Can CVE-2004-0975 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2004-0975 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system.
5
What type of attack does CVE-2004-0975 enable?
CVE-2004-0975 enables a symlink attack, allowing local users to overwrite files via insecure handling of temporary files.