CVE-2004-0881
2.1 · LOWgetmail 4.x before 4.2.0, and other versions before 3.2.5, when run as root, allows local users to write files in arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on subdirectories in the maildir.
Overview
CVE-2004-0881 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting getmail getmail. It was published on January 27, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
getmail 4.x before 4.2.0, and other versions before 3.2.5, when run as root, allows local users to write files in arbitrary directories via a symlink attack on subdirectories in the maildir.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from getmail. Update getmail to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
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References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2004-0881?
CVE-2004-0881 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting getmail getmail. It was published on January 27, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2004-0881?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-0881?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from getmail. Update getmail to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-0881?
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