CVE-2005-1853: High severity university of minnesota gopher vulnerability
Published Aug 3, 2005
·Updated
gopher.c in the Gopher client 3.0.5 does not properly create temporary files, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Affected Software
1 affected component
University of Minnesota gopher=3.0.5
Event History
Aug 3, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1853?
CVE-2005-1853 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1853?
To fix CVE-2005-1853, update to a patched version of the Gopher client that resolves the temporary file handling issue.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-1853?
CVE-2005-1853 affects local users of Gopher client version 3.0.5 from the University of Minnesota.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2005-1853 enable?
CVE-2005-1853 enables local users to execute arbitrary code with higher privileges due to improper handling of temporary files.
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When was CVE-2005-1853 published?
CVE-2005-1853 was published in 2005, highlighting vulnerabilities present in older versions of software.