What is the severity of CVE-2005-1025?

CVE-2005-1025 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1025?

To mitigate CVE-2005-1025, update the FTP server configuration to restrict symlink usage in IFS mode.

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-1025?

CVE-2005-1025 affects the AS/400 version 4.3 FTP server when it is running in Integrated File System (IFS) mode.

What is a symlink attack in the context of CVE-2005-1025?

A symlink attack allows remote attackers to create symbolic links to sensitive files, thereby gaining unauthorized access to information.

What measures can be taken to prevent exploitation of CVE-2005-1025?

Implementing strict access controls and regularly monitoring server configurations can help prevent exploitation of CVE-2005-1025.

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CVE-2005-1025

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

9/4/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-1025

First published: Sat Apr 09 2005(Updated: )

The FTP server in AS/400 4.3, when running in IFS mode, allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a symlink attack using RCMD and the ADDLNK utility, as demonstrated using the QSYS.LIB library.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM iSeries AS/400	=4.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1025?
CVE-2005-1025 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1025?
To mitigate CVE-2005-1025, update the FTP server configuration to restrict symlink usage in IFS mode.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-1025?
CVE-2005-1025 affects the AS/400 version 4.3 FTP server when it is running in Integrated File System (IFS) mode.
What is a symlink attack in the context of CVE-2005-1025?
A symlink attack allows remote attackers to create symbolic links to sensitive files, thereby gaining unauthorized access to information.
What measures can be taken to prevent exploitation of CVE-2005-1025?
Implementing strict access controls and regularly monitoring server configurations can help prevent exploitation of CVE-2005-1025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1025?
CVE-2005-1025 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1025?
To mitigate CVE-2005-1025, update the FTP server configuration to restrict symlink usage in IFS mode.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-1025?
CVE-2005-1025 affects the AS/400 version 4.3 FTP server when it is running in Integrated File System (IFS) mode.
What is a symlink attack in the context of CVE-2005-1025?
A symlink attack allows remote attackers to create symbolic links to sensitive files, thereby gaining unauthorized access to information.
What measures can be taken to prevent exploitation of CVE-2005-1025?
Implementing strict access controls and regularly monitoring server configurations can help prevent exploitation of CVE-2005-1025.