CVE-2005-4772: Medium severity SUSE Suse Sled Beagle vulnerability
liby2util in Yet another Setup Tool (YaST) in SUSE Linux before 20051007 preserves permissions and ownerships when copying a remote repository, which might allow local users to read or modify sensitive files, possibly giving local users the ability to exploit CVE-2005-3013.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-4772?
CVE-2005-4772 has a moderate severity level due to the potential unauthorized access to sensitive files by local users.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4772?
To fix CVE-2005-4772, update to the latest version of the affected SUSE Linux distributions or apply the relevant security patches.
What are the affected software versions for CVE-2005-4772?
CVE-2005-4772 affects various versions of SUSE Linux, including 10.0, 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 8.0, 8.2, and others.
Can CVE-2005-4772 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2005-4772 requires local access to the system for exploitation.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-4772?
CVE-2005-4772 is classified as a local file inclusion vulnerability due to improper file permission handling.