Vulnerability Description
mirrorselect before 0.89 creates temporary files in a world-writable location with predictable file names, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo | Mirrorselect | 0.80 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13392/
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200412-05.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18382
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13392/
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200412-05.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18382
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1167?
CVE-2004-1167 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). mirrorselect before 0.89 creates temporary files in a world-writable location with predictable file names, which allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2004-1167?
CVE-2004-1167 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1167?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gentoo Mirrorselect.