Vulnerability Details : CVE-2004-1901
Portage before 2.0.50-r3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a hard link attack on the lockfiles.
Products affected by CVE-2004-1901
- cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:linux:1.4:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:linux:1.4:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:linux:1.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:portage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:portage:2.0.50:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2004-1901
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2004-1901
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.6
|
MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
|
6.4
|
NIST | |
|
5.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST | 2024-01-26 |
CWE ids for CVE-2004-1901
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2004-1901
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10060
Broken Link;Patch;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15754
Portage lockfile hardlink can be used to overwrite files CVE-2004-1901 Vulnerability ReportThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200404-01.xml
Insecure sandbox temporary lockfile vulnerabilities in Portage (GLSA 200404-01) — Gentoo securityVendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/11305
About Secunia Research | FlexeraBroken Link;Patch
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