Vulnerability Description
getmail 4.x before 4.2.0, and other versions before 3.2.5, when run as root, allows local users to write files in arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on subdirectories in the maildir.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Getmail | Getmail | 2.3.7 |
| Gentoo | Linux | 1.4 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 9.1 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109571883130372&w=2
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200409-32.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-553
- http://www.qcc.ca/~charlesc/software/getmail-4/CHANGELOG
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17439
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109571883130372&w=2
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200409-32.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-553
- http://www.qcc.ca/~charlesc/software/getmail-4/CHANGELOG
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17439
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0881?
CVE-2004-0881 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). getmail 4.x before 4.2.0, and other versions before 3.2.5, when run as root, allows local users to write files in arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on subdirectories in the maildir.
How severe is CVE-2004-0881?
CVE-2004-0881 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-2004-0881?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Getmail Getmail, Gentoo Linux, Slackware Slackware Linux.