CVE-2005-1916: Medium severity ekg ekg vulnerability
Published Jul 6, 2005
·Updated
linki.py in ekg 2005-06-05 and earlier allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Affected Software
3 affected components
ekg ekg=2005-06-05
Ekg Project Ekg<=2005-06-05
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Event History
Jul 6, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
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-2005-1916?
CVE-2005-1916 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability as it allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1916?
To fix CVE-2005-1916, update to a version of ekg released after June 5, 2005, or implement proper permissions to secure temporary files.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-1916?
CVE-2005-1916 affects local users of ekg version 2005-06-05 and earlier, as well as users on Debian 3.1.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2005-1916?
CVE-2005-1916 is associated with a symlink attack that exploits temporary file handling vulnerabilities.
5
Can CVE-2005-1916 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2005-1916 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to take advantage of the vulnerability.