Vulnerability Description
The make_oidjoins_check script in PostgreSQL 7.4.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 7.3.0, < 7.3.8 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 9.2 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | 2.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 3.0 |
| Trustix | Secure Linux | 2.0 |
References
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=136300Issue Tracking
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109910073808903&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200410-16.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-577PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:149Third Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-489.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11295PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0050Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17583Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Broken Link
- https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-6-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=136300Issue Tracking
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109910073808903&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200410-16.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-577PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0977?
CVE-2004-0977 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The make_oidjoins_check script in PostgreSQL 7.4.5 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2004-0977?
CVE-2004-0977 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-2004-0977?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop.