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CVE-2004-0256

GNU libtool before 1.5.2, during compile time, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files...

2.1 LowFix available

CVE-2004-0256 is a low vulnerability (CVSS 2.1) in Gnu Libtool, published September 1, 2004. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.35%, the 28th percentile. Fixed in libtool 1.5.6.

What does this mean?
Severity
2.1 LowCVSS 2.0, NVD
Exploit chance
0.35%EPSS, 28th percentile
Exploitation
None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
Fixed in
1.5.6libtool +2 more

Description

GNU libtool before 1.5.2, during compile time, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on libtool directories in /tmp.

Exploit likelihood

0.35%Down 0.8 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
libtool
Debian:12
before 1.5.6
1.5.6
libtool
Debian:13
before 1.5.6
1.5.6
libtool
Debian:14
before 1.5.6
1.5.6

What each source reports

NVD Score used2.1

GNU libtool before 1.5.2, during compile time, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on libtool directories in /tmp.

Record
CVE-2004-0256
CVSS 2.0
2.1 LowAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score

GNU libtool before 1.5.2, during compile time, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on libtool directories in /tmp.

Record
CVE-2004-0256
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2004-0256No score

GNU libtool before 1.5.2, during compile time, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on libtool directories in /tmp.

Record
EUVD-2004-0256
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-v7hr-fgm3-v42fNo score

GNU libtool before 1.5.2, during compile time, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files...

GNU libtool before 1.5.2, during compile time, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on libtool directories in /tmp.

Record
GHSA-v7hr-fgm3-v42f
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVNo score

GNU libtool before 1.5.2, during compile time, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on libtool directories in /tmp.

Record
CVE-2004-0256
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2004-0256No score

GNU libtool before 1.5.2, during compile time, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on libtool directories in /tmp.

Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2004-0256
Updated
2026-11-02

History

History
RecordedChangedSources
facts
aliasesEUVD
first indexedCVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

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