# CVE-2004-2097: Multiple scripts on SuSE Linux 9.0 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/fvwm-bug created by fvwm-

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-05-27 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple scripts on SuSE Linux 9.0 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/fvwm-bug created by fvwm-bug, (2) /tmp/wmmenu created by wm-oldmenu2new, (3) /tmp/rates created by x11perfcomp, (4) /tmp/xf86debug.1.log created by xf86debug, (5) /tmp/.winpopup-new created by winpopup-send.sh, or (6) /tmp/initrd created by lvmcreate_initrd.

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## References

- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107478920006258&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107461582413923&w=2
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1008781
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14963
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9457

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