Vulnerability Description
The (1) autopoint and (2) gettextize scripts in the GNU gettext package 1.14 and later versions, as used in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1 and other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Gettext | 0.14.1 |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 4.1 |
References
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=136323
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110382652226638&w=2
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200410-10.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-legacy-announce/2006-January/msg00000.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11282PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0050
- http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:051
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17583
- https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-5-1/
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=136323
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110382652226638&w=2
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200410-10.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-legacy-announce/2006-January/msg00000.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11282PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0050
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0966?
CVE-2004-0966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The (1) autopoint and (2) gettextize scripts in the GNU gettext package 1.14 and later versions, as used in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1 and other operating systems, allows local users to over...
How severe is CVE-2004-0966?
CVE-2004-0966 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-2004-0966?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Gettext, Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux.