CVE-2004-0966
CVE-2004-0966 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gettext 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
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Gnu Gettext
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The (1) autopoint and (2) gettextize scripts in the GNU gettext package 1.14 and later versions, as used in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1 and other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-0966?
- The (1) autopoint and (2) gettextize scripts in the GNU gettext package 1.14 and later versions, as used in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1 and other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
- How severe is CVE-2004-0966?
- CVE-2004-0966 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2004-0966 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-0966?
- CVE-2004-0966 primarily affects Gnu Gettext. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-0966?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2004-0966 published?
- CVE-2004-0966 was published on 2005-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=136323
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110382652226638&w=2
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200410-10.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-legacy-announce/2006-January/msg00000.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11282
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0050
- http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:051
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17583
- https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-5-1/
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gettext:0.14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:4.1:*:ia64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:ubuntu_linux:4.1:*:ppc:*:*:*:*:*
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