CVE-2004-0283

CVE-2004-0283 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mailmgr 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

Description

Mailmgr 1.2.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/mailmgr.unsort, (2) /tmp/mailmgr.tmp, or (3) /tmp/mailmgr.sort.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0283?
Mailmgr 1.2.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/mailmgr.unsort, (2) /tmp/mailmgr.tmp, or (3) /tmp/mailmgr.sort.
How severe is CVE-2004-0283?
CVE-2004-0283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-0283 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0283?
CVE-2004-0283 affects Mailmgr. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0283?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0283 published?
CVE-2004-0283 was published on 2004-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)