CVE-2004-2014
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
Wget 1.9 and 1.9.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the name of the file being downloaded.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wget | =1.5.3 | |
| Wget | =1.6 | |
| Wget | =1.7 | |
| Wget | =1.7.1 | |
| Wget | =1.8 | |
| Wget | =1.8.1 | |
| Wget | =1.8.2 | |
| Wget | =1.9 | |
| Wget | =1.9.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10361
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-771.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17399
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:204
- http://marc.info/?l=wget&m=108482747906833&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108481268725276&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=wget&m=108483270227139&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16167
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9830
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/145-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2014?
CVE-2004-2014 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2014?
To fix CVE-2004-2014, update Wget to version 1.9.2 or later which includes patches for this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-2014?
CVE-2004-2014 affects local users of Wget versions 1.6 through 1.9.1, allowing them to exploit symlink vulnerabilities.
What attack vector is utilized in CVE-2004-2014?
CVE-2004-2014 is exploited through a symlink attack on the file name being downloaded.
Is CVE-2004-2014 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2004-2014 is classified as a local vulnerability since it requires local user access to exploit.
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