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CVE-2004-0233

LowPublished

Utempter allows device names that contain .. (dot dot) directory traversal sequences, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink...

Published: May 5, 2004
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Apr 19, 2004

Primary CVSS

2.1/ 10Low

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

1.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 63.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Utempter allows device names that contain .. (dot dot) directory traversal sequences, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on device names in combination with an application that trusts the utmp or wtmp files.

Sources

UTempter 0.5.x - Multiple Local VulnerabilitiesExploit
Steve Grubb · linux · Apr 19, 2004

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