CVE-2005-1855: Low severity Sukria Backup Manager vulnerability
Published Aug 29, 2005
·Updated
Backup Manager (backup-manager) before 0.5.8 creates backup files with world-readable default permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.
Affected Software
15 affected components
Sukria Backup Manager=0.5.7
Sukria Backup Manager=0.5.6
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Remediation
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Event History
Aug 29, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1855?
CVE-2005-1855 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that allows local users to access sensitive information through world-readable backup files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1855?
To fix CVE-2005-1855, upgrade Backup Manager to version 0.5.8 or later, which ensures proper file permissions.
3
Which versions of Backup Manager are affected by CVE-2005-1855?
Backup Manager versions 0.5.6 and 0.5.7 are vulnerable to CVE-2005-1855.
4
Can CVE-2005-1855 affect Debian systems?
Yes, CVE-2005-1855 affects Debian Linux systems running vulnerable versions of Backup Manager.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2005-1855 on system security?
The impact of CVE-2005-1855 allows local users to potentially expose sensitive data contained in backup files.