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CVE-2004-0975

The der_chop script in the openssl package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1 and other operating systems allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Severity
Low 2.1
Published
9 Feb 2005
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
0.4% in the next 30 daysHigher than 36% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed
Attacker can
Change some data
CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
OpenSSLServers and applications · cpe:a:openssl:openssl
  • Version 0.9.7d
  • Version 0.9.7c
  • Version 0.9.6m
  • Version 0.9.6l
All 16 release lines
  • Version 0.9.6
  • Version 0.9.6a
  • Version 0.9.6b
  • Version 0.9.6c
  • Version 0.9.6d
  • Version 0.9.6e
  • Version 0.9.6f
  • Version 0.9.6g
  • Version 0.9.6h
  • Version 0.9.6i
  • Version 0.9.6j
  • Version 0.9.6k
  • Version 0.9.6l
  • Version 0.9.6m
  • Version 0.9.7c
  • Version 0.9.7d

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-0975
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2004-0975