CVE-2004-0404

CVE-2004-0404 is a low-severity vulnerability in Psionic Logcheck with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

logcheck before 1.1.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary directory in /var/tmp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0404?
logcheck before 1.1.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary directory in /var/tmp.
How severe is CVE-2004-0404?
CVE-2004-0404 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-0404 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0404?
CVE-2004-0404 affects Psionic Logcheck. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0404?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0404 published?
CVE-2004-0404 was published on 2004-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)