CVE-2005-0990
First published: Wed Apr 06 2005(Updated: )
unshar (unshar.c) in sharutils 4.2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the unsh.X temporary file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SUSE Sharutils | =4.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=302412
- https://bugzilla.ubuntu.com/show_bug.cgi?id=8459
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-377.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12981
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19957
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9613
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/104-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0990?
CVE-2005-0990 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0990?
To fix CVE-2005-0990, update to a later version of sharutils that addresses this issue.
What types of attacks does CVE-2005-0990 enable?
CVE-2005-0990 enables local users to perform a symlink attack to overwrite arbitrary files.
Which version of sharutils is affected by CVE-2005-0990?
CVE-2005-0990 affects sharutils version 4.2.1.
Is CVE-2005-0990 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2005-0990 is relevant to systems running GNU sharutils version 4.2.1, but it can impact any OS using this version.
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