Vulnerability Description
The lvmcreate_initrd script in the lvm package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lvm | Logical Volume Management Utilities | 1.0.1 |
| Gentoo | Linux | All versions |
References
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=136308
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2004-232.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11290PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0050PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17583
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=136308
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2004-232.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11290PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0050PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17583
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0972?
CVE-2004-0972 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The lvmcreate_initrd script in the lvm package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary fi...
How severe is CVE-2004-0972?
CVE-2004-0972 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-2004-0972?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lvm Logical Volume Management Utilities, Gentoo Linux.