CVE-2004-0972: The lvmcreate_initrd script in the lvm package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1, and possibly other ope

Routine

LOW 2.1WATCHLISTDOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2004-0972 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting logical volume management utilities, linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The lvmcreate_initrd script in the lvm package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-02-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gentoo · lvm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-02-09 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lvm logical volume management utilities DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.1 · 1.0.4 · 1.0.7 · 1.0.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy logical-volume-management-utilities || rpm -q logical-volume-management-utilities || logical-volume-management-utilities --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison logical-volume-management-utilities sudo apt install logical-volume-management-utilities=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold logical-volume-management-utilities

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

dnf --showduplicates list logical-volume-management-utilities sudo dnf downgrade logical-volume-management-utilities-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add logical-volume-management-utilities

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.

gentoo linux MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

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.

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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-2004-0972?

logical volume management utilities: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0972 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0972 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-2004-0972 affect?

CVE-2004-0972 affects logical volume management utilities, linux. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). The lvmcreate_initrd script in the lvm package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0972?

Priority 21/100. On your watchlist

References

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