CVE-2004-0977
First published: Wed Oct 20 2004(Updated: )
The make_oidjoins_check script in PostgreSQL 7.4.5 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ubuntu/postgresql | <7.5.16.1 | 7.5.16.1 |
| ubuntu/postgresql | <7.5.16.1 | 7.5.16.1 |
| ubuntu/postgresql-7.4 | <7.4.12-3 | 7.4.12-3 |
| ubuntu/postgresql-7.4 | <7.4.12-3 | 7.4.12-3 |
| ubuntu/postgresql-8.0 | <8.0.7-2 | 8.0.7-2 |
| ubuntu/postgresql-8.1 | <8.1.9-0ubuntu0.6.06 | 8.1.9-0ubuntu0.6.06 |
| ubuntu/postgresql-8.1 | <8.1.9-0ubuntu0.6.10 | 8.1.9-0ubuntu0.6.10 |
| ubuntu/postgresql-8.1 | <8.1.8-1ubuntu3 | 8.1.8-1ubuntu3 |
| ubuntu/postgresql-8.2 | <8.2.4-0ubuntu0.7.04 | 8.2.4-0ubuntu0.7.04 |
| debian/postgresql | ||
| PostgreSQL JDBC Driver | >=7.3.0<7.3.8 | |
| PostgreSQL JDBC Driver | >=7.4.0<7.4.6 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.0 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.0 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.1 | |
| Mandriva Linux Corporate Server | =2.1 | |
| Mandriva Linux Corporate Server | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =3.0 | |
| Trustix Secure Linux | =2.0 | |
| Trustix Secure Linux | =2.1 | |
| PostgreSQL JDBC Driver | =7.4.3 | |
| PostgreSQL JDBC Driver | =7.4.5 | |
| PostgreSQL JDBC Driver | =7.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=136300
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109910073808903&w=2
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200410-16.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-577
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:149
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-489.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11295
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0050
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17583
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11360
- https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-6-1/
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2004-0977
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-0977
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2004-0977
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2004-0977
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2004-0977
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109910073808903&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0977?
CVE-2004-0977 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for local file overwriting through symlink attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0977?
To fix CVE-2004-0977, upgrade to PostgreSQL version 7.5.16.1 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0977?
CVE-2004-0977 affects PostgreSQL versions 7.4.5 and earlier.
Can local users exploit CVE-2004-0977?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2004-0977 to overwrite files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0977?
A direct workaround for CVE-2004-0977 is to restrict access to the affected script and its temporary files.
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