CVE-2005-1151
First published: Wed May 25 2005(Updated: )
qpopper 4.0.5 and earlier does not properly drop privileges before processing certain user-supplied files, which allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files as root.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Qpopper | <=4.0.4 | |
| Qpopper | =4.0.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1151?
CVE-2005-1151 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to gain unauthorized root access.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1151?
To fix CVE-2005-1151, upgrade qpopper to version 4.0.6 or later to ensure proper privilege management.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-1151?
CVE-2005-1151 affects versions of qpopper up to and including 4.0.5 on Debian-based systems.
What kind of attack does CVE-2005-1151 allow?
CVE-2005-1151 allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files with root permissions.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-1151?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2005-1151 is to restrict local user access to the affected system until an upgrade can be applied.
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