CVE-2005-0077
First published: Mon May 02 2005(Updated: )
The DBI library (libdbi-perl) for Perl allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary PID file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =4.10 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =4.0 | |
| Gentoo Linux |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-658
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200501-38.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-072.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12360
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013007
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14015
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14050
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:030
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110667936707597&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19068
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10552
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426530/30/6600/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0077?
CVE-2005-0077 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0077?
To fix CVE-2005-0077, ensure that all instances of the DBI library are updated to the patched versions provided by your Linux distribution.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-0077?
CVE-2005-0077 affects multiple systems including Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0, Ubuntu Linux 4.10, and Debian Linux 3.0.
Can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2005-0077?
No, CVE-2005-0077 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.
What is a symlink attack in the context of CVE-2005-0077?
A symlink attack in CVE-2005-0077 refers to exploiting the insecure handling of temporary PID files to overwrite arbitrary files.
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