CVE-2004-0976 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files in Perl scripts, requiring local access.
- 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-2004-0976?
CVE-2004-0976 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, 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
Multiple scripts in the perl package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1 and other operating systems allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0976?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Larry Wall Perl.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0976?
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-2004-0976 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0976 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0976, GHSA-6qxh-9332-mwqh.