CVE-2005-3349
First published: Fri Nov 18 2005(Updated: )
GNU Gnump3d before 2.9.8 allows local users to modify or delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the index.lok temporary file.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Gnump3d | =2.9 | |
| GNU Gnump3d | =2.9.5 | |
| GNU Gnump3d | =2.9.2 | |
| GNU Gnump3d | =2.9.4 | |
| GNU Gnump3d | =2.9.3 | |
| GNU Gnump3d | <=2.9.7 | |
| GNU Gnump3d | =2.9.6 | |
| GNU Gnump3d | =2.9.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.gnu.org/software/gnump3d/ChangeLog
- http://www.gnu.org/software/gnump3d/attacks.html#temporary-files
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-901
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17647
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200511-16.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17646
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17656
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15497
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_28_sr.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2489
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3349?
CVE-2005-3349 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for local users to perform unauthorized file operations.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3349?
To fix CVE-2005-3349, upgrade to GNU Gnump3d version 2.9.8 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2005-3349?
CVE-2005-3349 affects all versions of GNU Gnump3d prior to 2.9.8.
What is a symlink attack in the context of CVE-2005-3349?
A symlink attack allows a local user to create a symbolic link to modify or delete files by exploiting the temporary index.lok file.
Can CVE-2005-3349 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2005-3349 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the affected system.
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