CVE-2005-3137
First published: Wed Oct 05 2005(Updated: )
The (1) cfmailfilter and (2) cfcron.in files for cfengine 1.6.5 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-2960.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CFEngine | =1.6.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=107871
- http://groups.google.com/group/gnu.cfengine.help/browse_thread/thread/fc25e7d98f8ba401/38151ed821803be0#38151ed821803be0
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-835
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-836
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17037/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14994
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-198-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17038
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17040
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17142
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17182
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:184
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22489
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3137?
CVE-2005-3137 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for local file overwriting.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3137?
To fix CVE-2005-3137, you should upgrade to a version of CFEngine that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2005-3137?
The CVE-2005-3137 vulnerability specifically affects GNU CFEngine version 1.6.5.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-3137 involve?
CVE-2005-3137 involves a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
Who can exploit CVE-2005-3137?
CVE-2005-3137 can be exploited by local users on systems running the affected version of CFEngine.
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