CVE-2005-0508: Medium severity Apache Batik vulnerability

Published Feb 22, 2005
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Updated

Unknown vulnerability in Squiggle for Batik before 1.5.1 allows attackers to bypass certain access controls via certain features of the Rhino scripting engine due to a "script security issue."

Affected Software

8 affected components
Apache Batik=1.5
Apache Batik=1.0
Apache Batik=1.1
Apache Batik=1.1.1
Apache Batik=1.0
Apache Batik=1.1
Apache Batik=1.1.1
Apache Batik=1.5

Event History

Feb 22, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0508?

CVE-2005-0508 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow access control bypass in vulnerable versions of Apache Batik.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0508?

To mitigate CVE-2005-0508, upgrade to a version of Apache Batik later than 1.5.1.

3

Which versions of Apache Batik are affected by CVE-2005-0508?

CVE-2005-0508 affects Apache Batik versions 1.0, 1.1, and 1.5, prior to 1.5.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0508?

CVE-2005-0508 is categorized as a script security issue that allows for bypassing certain access controls.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2005-0508?

Attackers with knowledge of specific features of the Rhino scripting engine can exploit CVE-2005-0508.

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