First published: Wed Apr 13 2005(Updated: )
nProtect:Netizen 2005.3.17.1 does not properly verify that the update module is downloaded from an authorized site, which allows remote malicious web sites to write arbitrary files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Nprotect Netizen | =2005.3.17.1 |
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CVE-2005-1301 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file writing.
To fix CVE-2005-1301, ensure that your version of nProtect: Netizen is updated to a version that properly verifies updates from authorized sites.
An attacker can use CVE-2005-1301 to execute remote file writing attacks by exploiting the lack of verification for update modules.
CVE-2005-1301 affects nProtect: Netizen version 2005.3.17.1.
Yes, CVE-2005-1301 is known to have exploits that take advantage of the vulnerability's weaknesses in verifying file downloads.