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CVE-2005-0159

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

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CVE-2005-0159 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The tpkg-* scripts in the toolchain-source 3.0.4 package on Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The tpkg-* scripts in the toolchain-source 3.0.4 package on Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.39%

30.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DebianToolchain-Source3.0.3-1
DebianToolchain-Source3.0.3-2
DebianToolchain-Source3.0.3-3
DebianToolchain-Source3.0.4
DebianDebian Linux3.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0159?
The tpkg-* scripts in the toolchain-source 3.0.4 package on Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-0159?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0159 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0159?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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