Description
Wget 1.9 and 1.9.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the name of the file being downloaded.
Product(s):
- GNU wget 1.5.3
- GNU wget 1.6
- GNU wget 1.7.1
- GNU wget 1.7
- GNU wget 1.8.1
- GNU wget 1.8.2
- GNU wget 1.8
- GNU wget 1.9.1
- GNU wget 1.9
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2004-2014, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2004-2014 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.