Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-0108 is an old local file-overwrite issue in the isag utility used with sysstat data. A local user could abuse temporary-file handling to overwrite files through symlinks. This is mainly a concern for legacy systems where isag/sysstat remains installed and unpatched. Exposure is most likely on older Linux or UNIX environments with the sysstat isag utility installed, especially where untrusted local users have shell access. Modern systems may be unaffected if packages were updated or isag is absent. The provided CVE data does not enumerate exact affected versions. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue unless affected multi-user systems remain in service. Prioritize remediation on shared servers or unsupported platforms. It is not described as remotely exploitable, and no active exploitation is cited in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Identify systems with sysstat or isag installed.; Review Red Hat, Debian, SGI, or relevant vendor advisories for fixed packages.; Apply vendor-supported sysstat updates where available..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- sysstat-isag-symlink(15437)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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