Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-2605 is an old local file-overwrite issue in aStats 1.6.5. A user already on the same system could abuse predictable file handling around generated signature and PNG files to cause aStats to overwrite files. The business risk is mainly for legacy, shared, or multi-user servers still running this software. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux or Unix-like systems where aStats 1.6.5 remains installed and local users have shell or file-system access. Internet-only exposure is not supported by the provided sources. Prioritize this for legacy shared servers, hosting environments, or systems with untrusted local users. It is not supported as remotely exploitable by the provided evidence, so it should rank below active remote vulnerabilities unless a vulnerable deployment is confirmed. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for aStats 1.6.5 or legacy aStats packages.; Remove aStats where it is no longer operationally required.; Check Debian or vendor guidance for fixed package availability..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- astats-symlink(18698)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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