CVE-2004-0996
First published: Wed Dec 01 2004(Updated: )
main.c in cscope 15-4 and 15-5 creates temporary files with predictable filenames, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| cscope | =15.5 | |
| cscope | =15.3 | |
| cscope | =13.0 | |
| cscope | =15.1 | |
| cscope | =15.4 | |
| Xinuos UnixWare | =7.1.3 | |
| Xinuos UnixWare | =7.1.4 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Xinuos UnixWare | =7.1.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Gentoo Linux | ||
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11697
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-610
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/381443
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/381506
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/381611
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200412-11.xml
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306172
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2007/Jul/msg00004.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25159
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26235
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2732
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110133485519690&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18125
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0996?
CVE-2004-0996 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local exploitation via a symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0996?
To fix CVE-2004-0996, update to a version of cscope that addresses the predictable temporary file creation.
Which versions of cscope are affected by CVE-2004-0996?
CVE-2004-0996 affects cscope versions 13.0, 15.1, 15.4, and 15.5.
Can local users exploit CVE-2004-0996?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2004-0996 to overwrite arbitrary files through a symlink attack.
Is CVE-2004-0996 platform specific?
CVE-2004-0996 is not platform specific but affects various Unix-like operating systems and versions of cscope.
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