What is the severity of CVE-2004-1808?

The severity of CVE-2004-1808 is considered medium due to its potential impact on local users allowing them to overwrite arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1808?

To fix CVE-2004-1808, ensure that you update to a version of Metamail where the output file verification has been implemented.

Who is affected by CVE-2004-1808?

Local users running Metamail version 2.7 are affected by CVE-2004-1808.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-1808?

CVE-2004-1808 is associated with a symlink attack that can lead to file overwriting.

Is CVE-2004-1808 still relevant today?

While CVE-2004-1808 pertains to older software, it is still relevant for systems that have not been updated or patched.

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CVE-2004-1808

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2004

10/5/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-1808

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

Extcompose in metamail does not verify the output file before writing to it, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Metamail corporation Metamail	=2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1808?
The severity of CVE-2004-1808 is considered medium due to its potential impact on local users allowing them to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1808?
To fix CVE-2004-1808, ensure that you update to a version of Metamail where the output file verification has been implemented.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-1808?
Local users running Metamail version 2.7 are affected by CVE-2004-1808.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-1808?
CVE-2004-1808 is associated with a symlink attack that can lead to file overwriting.
Is CVE-2004-1808 still relevant today?
While CVE-2004-1808 pertains to older software, it is still relevant for systems that have not been updated or patched.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1808?
The severity of CVE-2004-1808 is considered medium due to its potential impact on local users allowing them to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1808?
To fix CVE-2004-1808, ensure that you update to a version of Metamail where the output file verification has been implemented.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-1808?
Local users running Metamail version 2.7 are affected by CVE-2004-1808.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-1808?
CVE-2004-1808 is associated with a symlink attack that can lead to file overwriting.
Is CVE-2004-1808 still relevant today?
While CVE-2004-1808 pertains to older software, it is still relevant for systems that have not been updated or patched.