What is the severity of CVE-2005-0120?

CVE-2005-0120 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to delete arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0120?

To fix CVE-2005-0120, update Helvis to version 1.8h2_2 or later to ensure the elvprsv setuid program is no longer vulnerable.

Who is affected by CVE-2005-0120?

Local users of Helvis versions 1.8h2_1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2005-0120.

What is the exploit method for CVE-2005-0120?

CVE-2005-0120 can be exploited by local users leveraging the setuid permissions of the elvprsv program to delete files.

Is there a known mitigation for CVE-2005-0120?

The only known mitigation for CVE-2005-0120 is to upgrade to a patched version of Helvis that resolves this vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2005-0120

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

19/1/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-0120

First published: Wed Jan 19 2005(Updated: )

helvis 1.8h2_1 and earlier allows local users to delete arbitrary files via the elvprsv setuid program.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Helvis Helvis	<=1.8h2_1
Helvis Helvis	<=1.8h2_1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0120?
CVE-2005-0120 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to delete arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0120?
To fix CVE-2005-0120, update Helvis to version 1.8h2_2 or later to ensure the elvprsv setuid program is no longer vulnerable.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-0120?
Local users of Helvis versions 1.8h2_1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2005-0120.
What is the exploit method for CVE-2005-0120?
CVE-2005-0120 can be exploited by local users leveraging the setuid permissions of the elvprsv program to delete files.
Is there a known mitigation for CVE-2005-0120?
The only known mitigation for CVE-2005-0120 is to upgrade to a patched version of Helvis that resolves this vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0120?
CVE-2005-0120 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to delete arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0120?
To fix CVE-2005-0120, update Helvis to version 1.8h2_2 or later to ensure the elvprsv setuid program is no longer vulnerable.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-0120?
Local users of Helvis versions 1.8h2_1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2005-0120.
What is the exploit method for CVE-2005-0120?
CVE-2005-0120 can be exploited by local users leveraging the setuid permissions of the elvprsv program to delete files.
Is there a known mitigation for CVE-2005-0120?
The only known mitigation for CVE-2005-0120 is to upgrade to a patched version of Helvis that resolves this vulnerability.