How severe is CVE-2004-1000?

CVE-2004-1000 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-1000 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1000?

CVE-2004-1000 affects Debian Lintian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1000?

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

When was CVE-2004-1000 published?

CVE-2004-1000 was published on 2004-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1000

CVE-2004-1000 is a low-severity vulnerability in Debian Lintian 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% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Debian Lintian
Published: 2004-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

lintian 1.23 and earlier removes the working directory even if it was not created by lintian, which may allow local users to delete arbitrary files or directories via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1000?: lintian 1.23 and earlier removes the working directory even if it was not created by lintian, which may allow local users to delete arbitrary files or directories via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2004-1000?: CVE-2004-1000 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-1000 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1000?: CVE-2004-1000 affects Debian Lintian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1000?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1000 published?: CVE-2004-1000 was published on 2004-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:lintian:1.2_0.17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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