CVE-2005-0610
First published: Tue Apr 12 2005(Updated: )
Multiple symlink vulnerabilities in portupgrade before 20041226_2 in FreeBSD allow local users to (1) overwrite arbitrary files and possibly replace packages to execute arbitrary code via pkg_fetch, (2) overwrite arbitrary files via temporary files when portupgrade upgrades a port or package, or (3) create arbitrary zero-byte files via the pkgdb.fixme temporary file.
Credit: secteam@freebsd.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.0 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.0-alpha | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.0-releng | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.1 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.1.1 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.1.1-release | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.1.1-stable | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.2 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.2-stable | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.3 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.3-release | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.3-release_p38 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.3-releng | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.3-stable | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.4 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.4-release_p42 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.4-releng | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.4-stable | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.5 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.5-release | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.5-release_p32 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.5-releng | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.5-stable | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.6 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.6-release | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.6-release_p20 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.6-releng | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.6-stable | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.6.2 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.7 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.7-release | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.7-release_p17 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.7-releng | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.7-stable | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.8 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.8-pre-release | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.8-release_p6 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.8-releng | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.9 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.9-pre-release | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.9-releng | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.10 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.10-release | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.10-releng | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =4.11-stable | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.0 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.0-alpha | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.0-release_p14 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.0-releng | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.1 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.1-alpha | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.1-release | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.1-release_p5 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.1-releng | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.2 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.2.1-release | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.2.1-releng | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.3 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.3-release | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.3-releng | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.3-stable | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.4-pre-release | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =5.4-release |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0610?
CVE-2005-0610 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary file overwrites and execution of arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0610?
To remediate CVE-2005-0610, it is recommended to update to the latest version of portupgrade that includes the necessary security patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-0610?
CVE-2005-0610 affects local users of FreeBSD systems running vulnerable versions of portupgrade.
What types of attacks can CVE-2005-0610 facilitate?
CVE-2005-0610 may facilitate attacks that allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files or replace packages, leading to potential system compromise.
Are multiple versions of FreeBSD impacted by CVE-2005-0610?
Yes, CVE-2005-0610 affects several versions of FreeBSD, including 4.0 to 5.4, particularly those prior to the patch release.
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