CVE-2005-4803: Low severity Graphviz graphviz vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

graphviz before 2.2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files. NOTE: this issue was originally associated with a different CVE identifier, CVE-2005-2965, which had been used for multiple different issues. This is the correct identifier.

Affected Software

26 affected components
Graphviz graphviz=1.10_2003-09-15_0415_1
Graphviz graphviz=1.8.9.1
Graphviz graphviz=1.7.5_0.3
Graphviz graphviz=1.7.5_0.1
Graphviz graphviz=1.7.5.1
Graphviz graphviz=1.14.1
Graphviz graphviz=1.8.5.2
Graphviz graphviz=1.7.5.7
Graphviz graphviz=1.16.1
Graphviz graphviz=1.5.2
Graphviz graphviz=1.7.5.4
Graphviz graphviz<=2.2
Graphviz graphviz=1.7.16.1
Graphviz graphviz=1.7.5.2
Graphviz graphviz=1.5.3
Graphviz graphviz=1.8.5.1
Graphviz graphviz=1.12.2
Graphviz graphviz=1.7.5.5
Graphviz graphviz=1.12.3
Graphviz graphviz=1.12.1
Graphviz graphviz=1.10_2003-09-15_0415_2
Graphviz graphviz=1.5.1
Graphviz graphviz=1.7.16.2
Graphviz graphviz=1.7.5_0.2
Graphviz graphviz=1.7.5.3
Graphviz graphviz=1.7.5.6

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 17, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4803?

CVE-2005-4803 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4803?

To fix CVE-2005-4803, you should upgrade to a version of Graphviz that is higher than 2.2.1.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2005-4803 involve?

CVE-2005-4803 involves a symlink attack that enables local users to overwrite files.

4

Which versions of Graphviz are affected by CVE-2005-4803?

Graphviz versions before 2.2.1, including several earlier versions like 1.10 and 1.8.9.1, are affected by CVE-2005-4803.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2005-4803?

CVE-2005-4803 can be exploited by local users who have access to the system where an affected version of Graphviz is installed.

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