CVE-2004-2303

Description

MTools Mformat before 3.9.9, when installed setuid root, creates files with world-readable and world-writable permissions, which allows local users to read and overwrite files.

3.6

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.29%

Vendor Advisory mandriva.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:016	patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15317	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9746	patch vendor advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2303?: CVE-2004-2303 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-2303?: To fix CVE-2004-2303, 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-2004-2303 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2004-2303 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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