CVE-2004-0559 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 24 Sep 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks during installation, 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: Available

What is CVE-2004-0559?

CVE-2004-0559 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, published on 24 Sep 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The maketemp.pl script in Usermin 1.070 and 1.080 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files at install time via a symlink attack on the /tmp/.usermin directory.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0559?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server, Usermin Usermin, Webmin Webmin.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0559?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2004-0559 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0559 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DSA-544-1, GHSA-2vv4-9m64-9pj6.