CVE-2004-1808 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks in metamail's Extcompose due to missing output file verification.
- 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-2004-1808?
CVE-2004-1808 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 May 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Extcompose in metamail does not verify the output file before writing to it, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1808?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Metamail Corporation Metamail.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1808?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1808 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-2004-1808 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1808 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jv8m-525m-hcvp.