CVE-2005-4534
First published: Wed Dec 28 2005(Updated: )
The shadow database feature (syncshadowdb) in Bugzilla 2.9 through 2.16.10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.16.8 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.16.1 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.16.2 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.10 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.16 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.16.9 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.14.2 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.14.3 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.14.4 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.16.7 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.16.4 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.12 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.16.3 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.14.5 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.16.6 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.9 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.14.1 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.16.5 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.14 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =2.16.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=305353
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=329387
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16061
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18218
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015411
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1208
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22826
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/302
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23863
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420353/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4534?
CVE-2005-4534 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4534?
To fix CVE-2005-4534, update Bugzilla to a version later than 2.16.10 that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Bugzilla are affected by CVE-2005-4534?
CVE-2005-4534 affects Bugzilla versions from 2.9 to 2.16.10.
What is a symlink attack in the context of CVE-2005-4534?
In the context of CVE-2005-4534, a symlink attack allows local users to create symbolic links to overwrite sensitive files.
Can remote users exploit CVE-2005-4534?
No, CVE-2005-4534 is limited to exploitation by local users only.
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