Vulnerability Description
Portage before 2.0.50-r3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a hard link attack on the lockfiles.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo | Portage | < 2.0.50 |
| Gentoo | Linux | 1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11305Broken LinkPatch
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200404-01.xmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10060Broken LinkPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15754Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11305Broken LinkPatch
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200404-01.xmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10060Broken LinkPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15754Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1901?
CVE-2004-1901 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Portage before 2.0.50-r3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a hard link attack on the lockfiles.
How severe is CVE-2004-1901?
CVE-2004-1901 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1901?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gentoo Portage, Gentoo Linux.