How severe is CVE-2004-0968?

CVE-2004-0968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-0968 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-2004-0968?

CVE-2004-0968 primarily affects Gnu Glibc. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0968?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-0968 published?

CVE-2004-0968 was published on 2005-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0968

CVE-2004-0968 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Glibc 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% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Glibc
Published: 2005-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The catchsegv script in glibc 2.3.2 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0968?: The catchsegv script in glibc 2.3.2 and earlier allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2004-0968?: CVE-2004-0968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-0968 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-2004-0968?: CVE-2004-0968 primarily affects Gnu Glibc. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0968 published?: CVE-2004-0968 was published on 2005-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (30)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.1.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.1.3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:glibc:2.3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:3.0:*:advanced_server:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:3.0:*:enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:3.0:*:workstation_server:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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