7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-1853

First published: Wed Aug 03 2005(Updated: )

gopher.c in the Gopher client 3.0.5 does not properly create temporary files, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
University of Minnesota gopher=3.0.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • When was CVE-2005-1853 published?

    CVE-2005-1853 was published in 2005, highlighting vulnerabilities present in older versions of software.

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