CVE-2005-2809
First published: Wed Sep 07 2005(Updated: )
silc daemon (silcd.c) in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) 1.0 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the silcd.[PID].stats temporary file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SILC (Secure Internet Live Conferencing) | =1.0 | |
| SILC (Secure Internet Live Conferencing) | =0.9.19 | |
| SILC (Secure Internet Live Conferencing) | =0.9.20 | |
| SILC (Secure Internet Live Conferencing) | =0.9.21 | |
| SILC (Secure Internet Live Conferencing) | =0.9.13 | |
| SILC (Secure Internet Live Conferencing) | =0.9.14 | |
| SILC (Secure Internet Live Conferencing) | =0.9.12 | |
| SILC (Secure Internet Live Conferencing) | =0.9.16 | |
| SILC (Secure Internet Live Conferencing) | =0.9.18 | |
| SILC (Secure Internet Live Conferencing) | =0.9.15 | |
| SILC (Secure Internet Live Conferencing) | =0.9.17 | |
| SILC (Secure Internet Live Conferencing) | =0.9.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2809?
CVE-2005-2809 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local file overwrite.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2809?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2809, ensure that you update to the latest version of Secure Internet Live Conferencing that addresses this symlink vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2809?
CVE-2005-2809 affects versions 1.0 and earlier of Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC), including multiple specific older versions.
Can CVE-2005-2809 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2005-2809 can only be exploited locally by users with access to the system where SILC is running.
What is a symlink attack in relation to CVE-2005-2809?
A symlink attack involving CVE-2005-2809 allows local users to create symbolic links that can redirect file writes to arbitrary locations on the filesystem.
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