CVE-2004-2634

CVE-2004-2634 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The (1) bos.rte.serv_aid or (2) bos.rte.console filesets in IBM AIX 5.1 and 5.2 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files via unknown attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2634?
The (1) bos.rte.serv_aid or (2) bos.rte.console filesets in IBM AIX 5.1 and 5.2 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files via unknown attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2004-2634?
CVE-2004-2634 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2634 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2634?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2634 published?
CVE-2004-2634 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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