Vulnerability Description
The Change Permissions function in the Sophster suite before 0.9.6 28 May 2004 (aka 0.9.6-r5), possibly including Sophster, FreeSophster, and FreeSophsterPAM, removes the (1) setuid, (2) setgid, and (3) sticky bits when changing a file, which might allow attackers to gain privileges or conduct other unauthorized activities.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Schaefer | Sophster | 0.9.5_r8 |
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1010431Patch
- http://www.osvdb.org/6657
- http://www.schaefer.dhcp.biz/CHANGELOG.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16359
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1010431Patch
- http://www.osvdb.org/6657
- http://www.schaefer.dhcp.biz/CHANGELOG.txt
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16359
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2611?
CVE-2004-2611 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The Change Permissions function in the Sophster suite before 0.9.6 28 May 2004 (aka 0.9.6-r5), possibly including Sophster, FreeSophster, and FreeSophsterPAM, removes the (1) setuid, (2) setgid, and (...
How severe is CVE-2004-2611?
CVE-2004-2611 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-2611?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Steven Schaefer Sophster.