CVE-2004-2097

Description

Multiple scripts on SuSE Linux 9.0 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/fvwm-bug created by fvwm-bug, (2) /tmp/wmmenu created by wm-oldmenu2new, (3) /tmp/rates created by x11perfcomp, (4) /tmp/xf86debug.1.log created by xf86debug, (5) /tmp/.winpopup-new created by winpopup-send.sh, or (6) /tmp/initrd created by lvmcreate_initrd.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.09%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107478920006258&w=2	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107461582413923&w=2	mailing list
http://securitytracker.com/id?1008781	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14963	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9457	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2097?: CVE-2004-2097 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-2097?: To fix CVE-2004-2097, 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-2004-2097 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2004-2097 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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