CVE-2004-0996

CVE-2004-0996 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cscope 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

main.c in cscope 15-4 and 15-5 creates temporary files with predictable filenames, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0996?
main.c in cscope 15-4 and 15-5 creates temporary files with predictable filenames, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2004-0996?
CVE-2004-0996 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-0996 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0996?
CVE-2004-0996 primarily affects Cscope. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0996?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0996 published?
CVE-2004-0996 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

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