CVE-2004-1895
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
YaST Online Update (YOU) in SuSE 8.2 and 9.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on you-$USER/cookies.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux | =8.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1009668
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10047
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11300
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-04/0058.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/4985
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108118395519164&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15731
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1895?
CVE-2004-1895 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1895?
To fix CVE-2004-1895, it is recommended to update to a patched version of SuSE that addresses the symlink attack.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-1895?
CVE-2004-1895 affects local users of SuSE Linux versions 8.2 and 9.0.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-1895?
CVE-2004-1895 is associated with a symlink attack that allows local file overwriting.
Is CVE-2004-1895 still a concern for current systems?
CVE-2004-1895 is primarily a concern for legacy systems running SuSE 8.2 and 9.0, and is unlikely to affect modern systems.
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