CVE-2005-1038
First published: Sun Apr 10 2005(Updated: )
crontab in Vixie cron 4.1, when running with the -e option, allows local users to read the cron files of other users by changing the file being edited to a symlink. NOTE: there is insufficient information to know whether this is a duplicate of CVE-2001-0235.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Vixie Cron | =4.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/395093
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13024
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-361.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0117.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19532
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-118.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20666
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_007_suse.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24995
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11104
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1038?
CVE-2005-1038 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to cron files.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1038?
To fix CVE-2005-1038, it is recommended to update Vixie cron to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-1038?
Users of Vixie cron 4.1, particularly on Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 4.0, are affected by CVE-2005-1038.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-1038 enable?
CVE-2005-1038 allows local users to perform a symlink attack to read the cron files of other users.
Is CVE-2005-1038 a duplicate of another vulnerability?
There is insufficient information to determine whether CVE-2005-1038 is a duplicate of CVE-2001-0235.
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