CVE-2005-3147: Low severity StoreBackup StoreBackup vulnerability

Published Oct 5, 2005
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Updated

StoreBackup before 1.19 creates the backup root with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.

Affected Software

30 affected components
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.1
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.2
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.3
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.4
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.5
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.6
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.7
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.8
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.8.1
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.9
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.9.1
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.10
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.10.1
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.11
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.12
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.12.1
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.12.2
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.13
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.14
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.15
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.16
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.16.1
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.16.2
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.17
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.18
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.18.1
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.18.2
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.18.3
StoreBackup StoreBackup=1.18.4
SUSE SuSE Linux

Remediation

Patch Available

http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=352676

Event History

Oct 5, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3147?

CVE-2005-3147 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to expose sensitive information to local users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3147?

To fix CVE-2005-3147, ensure that the backup directory is configured with the correct permissions to prevent world-readable access.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3147?

CVE-2005-3147 affects StoreBackup versions from 1.1 to 1.18.4.

4

What is CVE-2005-3147 about?

CVE-2005-3147 is a vulnerability in StoreBackup that allows local users to access sensitive information due to insecure directory permissions.

5

Can I safely use StoreBackup if I update to the latest version?

Yes, updating to versions beyond 1.18.4 will resolve the vulnerability associated with CVE-2005-3147.

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