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CVE-2004-0996: main.c in cscope 15-4 and 15-5 creates temporary files with predictable filenames, which allows local users...

main.c in cscope 15-4 and 15-5 creates temporary files with predictable filenames, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

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CVE-2004-0996 is an old local file-overwrite issue in cscope. On affected systems, a local user could abuse predictable temporary file names to make cscope overwrite files the cscope process can write. The main business concern is privilege-bound file damage on legacy multi-user Unix-like systems. Exposure is most plausible on legacy systems still running cscope 15.4 or 15.5, especially shared shell, build, developer, or Unix-like environments where untrusted local users exist. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue unless affected cscope versions exist on shared or privileged systems. Prioritize remediation where multiple local users share hosts or build environments. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for cscope 15.4 and 15.5 installations.; Apply relevant vendor updates or package replacements where Debian, Gentoo, or Apple guidance applies.; Avoid running vulnerable cscope versions with elevated privileges..

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