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Advisory Published
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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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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