CVE-2005-3069
First published: Tue Sep 27 2005(Updated: )
xferfaxstats in HylaFax 4.2.1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the xferfax$$ temporary file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Hylafax+ | =4.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=329384
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14907
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:177
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200509-21.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17022
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-865
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16906
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17107
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17187
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3069?
CVE-2005-3069 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to exploit file overwrites.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3069?
To fix CVE-2005-3069, users should upgrade to a later version of HylaFax that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-3069?
CVE-2005-3069 affects local users on systems running HylaFax versions up to and including 4.2.1.
What type of attack is involved in CVE-2005-3069?
CVE-2005-3069 involves a symlink attack which allows file overwriting through manipulation of temporary files.
Is CVE-2005-3069 a remote vulnerability?
No, CVE-2005-3069 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.
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