Description
YaST Online Update (YOU) in SuSE 8.2 and 9.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on you-$USER/cookies.
Product(s):
- SuSE SuSE Linux 8.2
- SuSE SuSE Linux 9.0
- Suse Suse Linux 9.0 Enterprise Server Edition
- SUSE Linux 9.0 x86_64
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2004-1895, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2004-1895 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.