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CVE-2004-2014

Wget 1.9 and 1.9.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the name of the file being downloaded.

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

Wget 1.9 and 1.9.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the name of the file being downloaded.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
GnuWget
Versions 1.5.3, 1.6, 1.7, 1.7.1, 1.8, 1.8.1

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