Vulnerability Description
Utempter allows device names that contain .. (dot dot) directory traversal sequences, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on device names in combination with an application that trusts the utmp or wtmp files.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sgi | Propack | 2.4 |
| Utempter | Utempter | 0.5.2 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | All versions |
References
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200405-05.xml
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1000752.1-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:031
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-174.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-175.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10178ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2004&m=slack
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15904
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200405-05.xml
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1000752.1-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:031
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-174.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-175.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0233?
CVE-2004-0233 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Utempter allows device names that contain .. (dot dot) directory traversal sequences, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on device names in combination with an ...
How severe is CVE-2004-0233?
CVE-2004-0233 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0233?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sgi Propack, Utempter Utempter, Slackware Slackware Linux.