Vulnerability Description
The catchsegv script in glibc 2.3.2 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 3.0 |
References
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=136318
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200410-19.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-636
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-586.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-261.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11286PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0050
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17583
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4-1/
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=136318
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200410-19.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-636
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-586.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-261.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0968?
CVE-2004-0968 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The catchsegv script in glibc 2.3.2 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2004-0968?
CVE-2004-0968 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-2004-0968?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Glibc, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop.