CVE-2005-0365
First published: Fri Feb 11 2005(Updated: )
The dcopidlng script in KDE 3.2.x and 3.3.x creates temporary files with predictable filenames, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.3.x | |
| KDE Kde Beta 3 | =3.2.x |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=97608
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20050316-2.txt
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200503-14.xml
- http://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2005-245.shtml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013525
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14254
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-325.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:045
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:058
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110814653804757&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10676
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0365?
CVE-2005-0365 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0365?
To mitigate CVE-2005-0365, upgrade KDE to version 3.4 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-0365?
The vulnerability affects KDE versions 3.2.x and 3.3.x.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-0365 allow?
CVE-2005-0365 allows local users to perform symlink attacks to overwrite arbitrary files.
Who is at risk from CVE-2005-0365?
Local users on systems running affected versions of KDE are at risk from CVE-2005-0365.
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