How severe is CVE-2004-2097?

CVE-2004-2097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-2097 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-2004-2097?

CVE-2004-2097 affects Suse Suse Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2097?

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

When was CVE-2004-2097 published?

CVE-2004-2097 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2097

CVE-2004-2097 is a low-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux 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: Suse Suse Linux
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple scripts on SuSE Linux 9.0 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/fvwm-bug created by fvwm-bug, (2) /tmp/wmmenu created by wm-oldmenu2new, (3) /tmp/rates created by x11perfcomp, (4) /tmp/xf86debug.1.log created by xf86debug, (5) /tmp/.winpopup-new created by winpopup-send.sh, or (6) /tmp/initrd created by lvmcreate_initrd.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2097?: Multiple scripts on SuSE Linux 9.0 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/fvwm-bug created by fvwm-bug, (2) /tmp/wmmenu created by wm-oldmenu2new, (3) /tmp/rates created by x11perfcomp, (4) /tmp/xf86debug.1.log created by xf86debug, (5) /tmp/.winpopup-new created by winpopup-send.sh, or (6) /tmp/initrd created by lvmcreate_initrd.
How severe is CVE-2004-2097?: CVE-2004-2097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-2097 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-2004-2097?: CVE-2004-2097 affects Suse Suse Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2097?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2097 published?: CVE-2004-2097 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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