Vulnerability Description
main.c in cscope 15-4 and 15-5 creates temporary files with predictable filenames, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cscope | Cscope | 13.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.0 |
| Gentoo | Linux | All versions |
| Sco | Unixware | 7.1.1 |
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306172
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2007/Jul/msg00004.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110133485519690&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26235
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-610PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200412-11.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/381443
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/381506
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/381611
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11697ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25159
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2732
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18125
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306172
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2007/Jul/msg00004.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0996?
CVE-2004-0996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). main.c in cscope 15-4 and 15-5 creates temporary files with predictable filenames, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2004-0996?
CVE-2004-0996 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-2004-0996?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cscope Cscope, Debian Debian Linux, Gentoo Linux, Sco Unixware.