CVE-2005-2104
First published: Fri Oct 07 2005(Updated: )
sysreport before 1.3.7 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a symlink attack on a temporary directory.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Sysreport |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=162978
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-598.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/18682
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014653
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16381
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2005-November/msg00034.html
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2005-November/msg00035.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17539
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15379
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21770
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9411
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2104?
CVE-2005-2104 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2104?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2104, upgrade sysreport to version 1.3.7 or later, which addresses the symlink attack issue.
What specific vulnerability does CVE-2005-2104 exploit?
CVE-2005-2104 exploits a symlink vulnerability in sysreport that allows local users to access sensitive information.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2005-2104?
CVE-2005-2104 affects sysreport versions prior to 1.3.7.
Who is primarily at risk from CVE-2005-2104?
Local users on systems running vulnerable versions of sysreport are primarily at risk from CVE-2005-2104.
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