CVE-2004-0647

CVE-2004-0647 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Shorewall 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

shorewall 1.4.10c and earlier, and 2.0.x before 2.0.3a, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the chains-$$ temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0647?
shorewall 1.4.10c and earlier, and 2.0.x before 2.0.3a, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the chains-$$ temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2004-0647?
CVE-2004-0647 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-0647 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0647?
CVE-2004-0647 primarily affects Shorewall. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0647?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0647 published?
CVE-2004-0647 was published on 2004-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

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