SB2004021701 - Unix symbolic link (symlink) following in Linux kernel
Published: February 17, 2004
Security Bulletin ID
SB2004021701
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Unix symbolic link (symlink) following (CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0058)
The vulnerability allows a local user to corrupt data.
Antivir / Linux 2.0.9-9, and possibly earlier versions, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .pid_antivir_$$ temporary file.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.