Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-1107 is an old Portage dispatch-conf issue where a local user could abuse temporary-file handling to overwrite files through a symlink attack. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed exploit activity, or detailed business impact. Exposure is most likely on legacy Gentoo systems running Portage 2.0.51-r2 or earlier where dispatch-conf is installed or used. Modern systems are unlikely affected unless frozen on very old Portage packages. Treat this as a legacy exposure check, not an internet-scale emergency. It deserves action if old Gentoo systems remain in production, especially shared or multi-user hosts. Mitigation focus: Check Gentoo GLSA-200411-13 and Portage package guidance for the supported fix.; Upgrade affected Portage installations according to vendor guidance.; Limit local shell access to trusted users on legacy Gentoo hosts..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- portage-dispatchconf-symlink(17986)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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