How severe is CVE-2004-0064?

CVE-2004-0064 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-0064 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0064?

CVE-2004-0064 affects Suse Suse Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0064?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-0064 published?

CVE-2004-0064 was published on 2004-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0064

CVE-2004-0064 is a low-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Suse Suse Linux
Published: 2004-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The SuSEconfig.gnome-filesystem script for YaST in SuSE 9.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on files within the tmp.SuSEconfig.gnome-filesystem.$RANDOM temporary directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0064?: The SuSEconfig.gnome-filesystem script for YaST in SuSE 9.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on files within the tmp.SuSEconfig.gnome-filesystem.$RANDOM temporary directory.
How severe is CVE-2004-0064?: CVE-2004-0064 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-0064 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0064?: CVE-2004-0064 affects Suse Suse Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0064?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0064 published?: CVE-2004-0064 was published on 2004-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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