CVE-2004-2605
CVE-2004-2605 is a low-severity vulnerability in Astats 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: Astats
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
aStats 1.6.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) the aStats-Graphic-Signature-Generation file and (2) certain PNG image files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-2605?
- aStats 1.6.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) the aStats-Graphic-Signature-Generation file and (2) certain PNG image files.
- How severe is CVE-2004-2605?
- CVE-2004-2605 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2004-2605 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-2004-2605?
- CVE-2004-2605 affects Astats. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-2605?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2004-2605 published?
- CVE-2004-2605 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=287604
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13679
- http://shellcode.org/pipermail/debian-audit/2004-December/000078.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/12632
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12128
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18698
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:astats:astats:1.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*