Vulnerability Description
lintian 1.23 and earlier removes the working directory even if it was not created by lintian, which may allow local users to delete arbitrary files or directories via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Lintian | 1.2_0.17.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13771
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-630
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18808
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13771
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-630
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18808
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1000?
CVE-2004-1000 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). lintian 1.23 and earlier removes the working directory even if it was not created by lintian, which may allow local users to delete arbitrary files or directories via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2004-1000?
CVE-2004-1000 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-2004-1000?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Lintian.