CVE-2004-1603: Medium severity Cpanel Cpanel vulnerability

Published Oct 18, 2004
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Updated

cPanel 9.4.1-RELEASE-64 follows hard links, which allows local users to (1) read arbitrary files via the backup feature or (2) chown arbitrary files via the .htaccess file when Front Page extensions are enabled or disabled.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cpanel Cpanel=9.4.1_r64
Cpanel Cpanel=9.4.1

Event History

Oct 18, 2004
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Feb 20, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1603?

CVE-2004-1603 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to access and modify sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1603?

To fix CVE-2004-1603, it is recommended to update to a patched version of cPanel that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What are the risks associated with CVE-2004-1603?

The risks associated with CVE-2004-1603 include unauthorized access to files and changes to file ownership which could compromise the integrity of the system.

4

Which versions of cPanel are affected by CVE-2004-1603?

CVE-2004-1603 affects cPanel version 9.4.1-RELEASE-64 and earlier versions.

5

Can CVE-2004-1603 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2004-1603 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local user access to the affected system.

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