CVE-2004-0423 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 20 Apr 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

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-2004-0423?

CVE-2004-0423 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Apr 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The log_event function in ssmtp 2.50.6 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the ssmtp.log temporary log file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0423?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ssmtp Ssmtp.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0423?

No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0423 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-2004-0423 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0423 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0423, GHSA-m664-4g2h-4p39.