CVE-2004-0581

CVE-2004-0581 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Ksymoops with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

ksymoops-gznm script in Mandrake Linux 9.1 through 10.0, and Corporate Server 2.1, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on files in /tmp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0581?
ksymoops-gznm script in Mandrake Linux 9.1 through 10.0, and Corporate Server 2.1, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on files in /tmp.
How severe is CVE-2004-0581?
CVE-2004-0581 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0581 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0581?
CVE-2004-0581 primarily affects Gnu Ksymoops. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0581?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0581 published?
CVE-2004-0581 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)