CVE-2004-0996

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 68.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

January 10, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (26)

cve@mitrehttp://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306172
cve@mitrehttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2007/Jul/msg00004.html
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110133485519690&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/26235
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-610
cve@mitrehttp://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200412-11.xml
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/381443
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/381506
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/381611
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11697
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25159
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2732
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18125
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306172
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2007/Jul/msg00004.html

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-24749✓ verified
First seen Nov 17, 2004
Cscope 13.0/15.x - Insecure Temporary File Creation (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-24750✓ verified
First seen Nov 17, 2004
Cscope 13.0/15.x - Insecure Temporary File Creation (2)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2004-0996?

CVE-2004-0996 is a none vulnerability published on January 10, 2005. 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.

When was CVE-2004-0996 disclosed?

CVE-2004-0996 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 10, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2004-0996 actively exploited?

CVE-2004-0996 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 68.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2004-0996?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2004-0996, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2004-0996

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