MTools Mformat before 3.9.9, when installed setuid root, creates files with world-readable and world-writable permissions, which allows local users to read and overwrite files.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:016 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9746 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15317 |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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Information
Published : 2004-12-30 21:00
Updated : 2017-07-10 18:31
NVD link : CVE-2004-2303
Mitre link : CVE-2004-2303
JSON object : View
CWE
Products Affected
mtools
- mformat


