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CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2004-1107

First published: Wed Dec 01 2004(Updated: )

dispatch-conf in Portage 2.0.51-r2 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Gentoo Linux

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-1107?

    CVE-2004-1107 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file overwriting.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-1107?

    To fix CVE-2004-1107, upgrade to Portage version 2.0.51-r3 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2004-1107?

    CVE-2004-1107 affects local users of Gentoo Linux using Portage versions 2.0.51-r2 and earlier.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2004-1107 involve?

    CVE-2004-1107 involves a symlink attack that allows overwriting of arbitrary files.

  • What software versions are vulnerable to CVE-2004-1107?

    Portage versions 2.0.51-r2 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2004-1107.

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