CVE-2005-4691
First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )
imake in NetBSD before 2.0.3, NetBSD-current before 12 September 2005, certain versions of X.Org, and certain versions of XFree86 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the temporary file for the file.0 target, which is used for a pre-formatted manual page.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NetBSD current | =1.6 | |
| NetBSD current | =2.0.2 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.6.1 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.6.2 | |
| NetBSD current | =1.6-beta | |
| NetBSD current | =2.0.1 | |
| NetBSD current | =2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4691?
CVE-2005-4691 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4691?
To fix CVE-2005-4691, upgrade to the latest version of NetBSD that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of NetBSD are affected by CVE-2005-4691?
CVE-2005-4691 affects NetBSD versions before 2.0.3 and certain older versions of X.Org and XFree86.
What type of attack is exploited in CVE-2005-4691?
CVE-2005-4691 is exploited through a symlink attack on the temporary file used for pre-formatted manual pages.
Can users on affected systems be targeted by CVE-2005-4691?
Yes, local users on affected systems can potentially use CVE-2005-4691 to overwrite files.
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