CVE-2005-1707
First published: Tue May 24 2005(Updated: )
The fn_show_postinst function in Gentoo webapp-config before 1.10-r14 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the postinst.txt temporary file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo Linux Webapp-config | =1.10-r14 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.zataz.net/adviso/webapp-config-05182005.txt
- http://www.osvdb.org/16746
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014027
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15445
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=91785
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200506-13.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13780
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0809
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1707?
CVE-2005-1707 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1707?
To fix CVE-2005-1707, update the Gentoo webapp-config package to version 1.10-r14 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2005-1707?
CVE-2005-1707 allows local users to perform symlink attacks that can lead to file overwriting.
Which version of webapp-config is affected by CVE-2005-1707?
CVE-2005-1707 affects Gentoo Linux webapp-config versions prior to 1.10-r14.
Is CVE-2005-1707 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2005-1707 is a local vulnerability, requiring access to the system to exploit.
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