File Overwrite Vulnerability in Portage by Gentoo
CVE-2004-1901

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gentoo

Status
Linux
Portage
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2004

What is CVE-2004-1901?

Portage, the package management system used by Gentoo, contains a vulnerability that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files through a hard link attack on lockfiles. This flaw can be exploited by malicious users to gain unauthorized access to system files, potentially leading to further exploitation of the system.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10060
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200404-01.xml
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
http://secunia.com/advisories/11305
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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