CVE-2004-0971 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 20 Oct 2004 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files in the krb5-send-pr script.

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-2004-0971?

CVE-2004-0971 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Mit Kerberos 5, published on 20 Oct 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The krb5-send-pr script in the kerberos5 (krb5) package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0971?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mit Kerberos 5.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0971?

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-2004-0971 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0971 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Mit Kerberos 5 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0971, GHSA-pj44-9rqm-rw9w.