PT-2004-1078 · Sysstat · Sysstat

Published 2004-03-10 · Updated 2017-10-11 · CVE-2004-0107

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

4.6

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions sysstat versions 4.0.7 and earlier

Description The issue allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files created by the post and trigger scripts in sysstat. This can lead to a violation of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. The exploitation of this issue can be carried out locally.

Recommendations For sysstat versions 4.0.7 and earlier, consider restricting access to the post and trigger scripts as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Additionally, monitor system logs for suspicious activity related to temporary file creation and modification. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Related Identifiers

BDU:2015-07829

CVE-2004-0107

RHSA-2004:053

Affected Products

Sysstat

References · 16

• http://redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-053.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2004-0107 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2015-07829 · Security Note
• http://redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-093.html · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/9838 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-0107 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2004-0107 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0107 · Vendor Advisory
• https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004-093.html · Note
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A849 · Note
• http://osvdb.org/6884 · Note
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A862 · Note
• http://ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-097.shtml · Note
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10737 · Note
• ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20040302-01-U.asc · Patch, Vendor Advisory