CVE-2004-0217 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on the LiveUpdate log, potentially compromising system integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-0217?
CVE-2004-0217 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Mar 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The LiveUpdate capability (liveupdate.sh) in Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine 4.0 and 4.3 for Red Hat Linux allows local users to create or append to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/LiveUpdate.log.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0217?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0217?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0217 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2004-0217 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0217 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4x77-wr7f-56wv.