CVE-2004-0972

Description

The lvmcreate_initrd script in the lvm package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.08%

Vendor Advisory trustix.org Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11290	patch vendor advisory vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17583	vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10632	signature vdb entry
http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0050	patch vendor advisory
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=136308
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2004-232.html	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0972?: CVE-2004-0972 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-0972?: To fix CVE-2004-0972, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-0972 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2004-0972 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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