CVE-2005-3011
First published: Wed Sep 21 2005(Updated: )
The sort_offline function for texindex in texinfo 4.8 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu Texinfo | <=4.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=328365
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14854
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:175
- http://lists.trustix.org/pipermail/tsl-announce/2005-October/000354.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-194-1
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015468
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014992
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16816
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18401
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-04.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_23_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17070
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17076
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17093
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17211
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17215
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0727.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22929
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1219
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23112
- http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/esx-1121906-patch.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/esx-2559638-patch.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24788
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305530
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/May/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25402
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1939
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1267
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10589
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464745/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability associated with CVE-2005-3011?
CVE-2005-3011 describes a vulnerability in the sort_offline function of texindex in texinfo 4.8 and earlier, which allows local users to perform a symlink attack and overwrite arbitrary files.
What versions of software are affected by CVE-2005-3011?
CVE-2005-3011 affects all versions of Gnu Texinfo up to and including version 4.8.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2005-3011?
To mitigate CVE-2005-3011, avoid using vulnerable versions of texinfo and upgrade to a fixed version where the issue is resolved.
Who can exploit the CVE-2005-3011 vulnerability?
CVE-2005-3011 can be exploited by local users with access to the system, allowing them to overwrite files.
What is the impact of CVE-2005-3011 on system security?
The impact of CVE-2005-3011 on system security includes the potential for unauthorized file modification, leading to data loss or system compromise.
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