CVE-2004-0581: ksymoops-gznm script in Mandrake Linux 9.1 through 10.0, and Corporate Server 2.1, allows local users to delet

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6WATCHLISTDOWNGRADEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2004-0581 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting ksymoops, mandrake linux, mandrake linux corporate server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ksymoops-gznm script in Mandrake Linux 9.1 through 10.0, and Corporate Server 2.1, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on files in /tmp.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-08-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gnu · mandrakesoft

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-08-06 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gnu ksymoops DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.4.5 · 2.4.8 · 2.4.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ksymoops || rpm -q ksymoops || ksymoops --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ksymoops sudo apt install ksymoops=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.5> sudo apt-mark hold ksymoops

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ksymoops sudo dnf downgrade ksymoops-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.5> sudo dnf versionlock add ksymoops

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

mandrakesoft mandrake linux MITIGATE

Affected: 9.1 · 9.2 · 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

mandrakesoft mandrake linux corporate server MITIGATE

Affected: 2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0581?

ksymoops: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; mandrake linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; mandrake linux corporate server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0581 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0581 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-0581 affect?

CVE-2004-0581 affects ksymoops, mandrake linux, mandrake linux corporate server. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). ksymoops-gznm script in Mandrake Linux 9.1 through 10.0, and Corporate Server 2.1, allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on files in /tmp.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0581?

Priority 29/100. On your watchlist

References

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