Vulnerability Description
Wget 1.9 and 1.9.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the name of the file being downloaded.
CVSS Score
2.6
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Wget | 1.5.3 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108481268725276&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=wget&m=108482747906833&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=wget&m=108483270227139&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17399
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:204
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-771.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10361Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16167
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/145-1/
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108481268725276&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=wget&m=108482747906833&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=wget&m=108483270227139&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17399
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:204
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2014?
CVE-2004-2014 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Wget 1.9 and 1.9.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the name of the file being downloaded.
How severe is CVE-2004-2014?
CVE-2004-2014 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-2014?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Wget.