Vulnerability Description
im-switch before 11.4-46.1 in Fedora Core 2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the imswitcher[PID] temporary file.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Im-Switch | Im-Switch | All versions |
References
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=126940
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0407-advisories/fedora_im-switch_tempfile_race.txExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12037PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/7772Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10717ExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16682
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=126940
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0407-advisories/fedora_im-switch_tempfile_race.txExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12037PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/7772Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10717ExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16682
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2502?
CVE-2004-2502 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). im-switch before 11.4-46.1 in Fedora Core 2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the imswitcher[PID] temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2004-2502?
CVE-2004-2502 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-2004-2502?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Im-Switch Im-Switch.