CVE-2004-1349
First published: Mon Oct 04 2004(Updated: )
gzip before 1.3 in Solaris 8, when called with the -f or -force flags, will change the permissions of files that are hard linked to the target files, which allows local users to view or modify these files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU gzip | <1.3 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =8 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12744
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57600-1&searchclause=security
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/635998
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11318
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17577
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1654
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1349?
CVE-2004-1349 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to manipulate file permissions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1349?
To fix CVE-2004-1349, users should upgrade to a version of gzip later than 1.3 that does not exhibit this vulnerable behavior.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-1349?
CVE-2004-1349 affects users of GNU gzip prior to version 1.3 and Oracle Solaris 8.
What types of exploits are possible with CVE-2004-1349?
Exploiting CVE-2004-1349 may allow local users to view or modify files they should not have access to through permission manipulation.
Is CVE-2004-1349 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2004-1349 is a local vulnerability, requiring physical or local access to the affected system to exploit.
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