CVE-2004-0279 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on the log file, 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-2004-0279?
CVE-2004-0279 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
AIM Sniff (aimSniff.pl) 0.9b allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/AS.log.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0279?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aim Sniff Aim Sniff.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0279?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0279 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-2004-0279 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0279 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g44v-5967-q2q9.