CVE-2004-0881

CVE-2004-0881 is a low-severity vulnerability in Getmail 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

getmail 4.x before 4.2.0, and other versions before 3.2.5, when run as root, allows local users to write files in arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on subdirectories in the maildir.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0881?
getmail 4.x before 4.2.0, and other versions before 3.2.5, when run as root, allows local users to write files in arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on subdirectories in the maildir.
How severe is CVE-2004-0881?
CVE-2004-0881 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-0881 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0881?
CVE-2004-0881 primarily affects Getmail. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0881?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0881 published?
CVE-2004-0881 was published on 2005-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

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