What is the severity of CVE-2005-4683?

CVE-2005-4683 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information found in world-readable temporary files.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4683?

To fix CVE-2005-4683, ensure that the temporary files created during the migration process are not world-readable and implement proper permissions and file management.

Which versions of MigrationTools are affected by CVE-2005-4683?

CVE-2005-4683 affects Padl Software MigrationTools version 46.

What data exposure occurs due to CVE-2005-4683?

CVE-2005-4683 may expose the contents of the /etc/shadow file and other sensitive information in improperly managed temporary files.

What actions should be taken to mitigate CVE-2005-4683 risks?

To mitigate risks associated with CVE-2005-4683, monitor the creation of temporary files and enforce strict permissions on sensitive data locations.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2005-4683

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2005

1/2/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-4683

First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )

PADL MigrationTools 46, when a failure occurs, stores contents of /etc/shadow in a world-readable /tmp/nis.$$.ldif file, and possibly other sensitive information in other temporary files, which are not properly managed by (1) migrate_all_online.sh, (2) migrate_all_offline.sh, (3) migrate_all_netinfo_online.sh, (4) migrate_all_netinfo_offline.sh, (5) migrate_all_nis_online.sh, (6) migrate_all_nis_offline.sh, (7) migrate_all_nisplus_online.sh, and (8) migrate_all_nisplus_offline.sh.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Padl Software Migrationtools	=46

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4683?
CVE-2005-4683 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the exposure of sensitive information found in world-readable temporary files.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4683?
To fix CVE-2005-4683, ensure that the temporary files created during the migration process are not world-readable and implement proper permissions and file management.
Which versions of MigrationTools are affected by CVE-2005-4683?
CVE-2005-4683 affects Padl Software MigrationTools version 46.
What data exposure occurs due to CVE-2005-4683?
CVE-2005-4683 may expose the contents of the /etc/shadow file and other sensitive information in improperly managed temporary files.
What actions should be taken to mitigate CVE-2005-4683 risks?
To mitigate risks associated with CVE-2005-4683, monitor the creation of temporary files and enforce strict permissions on sensitive data locations.

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