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CVE-2005-0953

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

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CVE-2005-0953 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in bzip2 1.0.2 and earlier allows local users to modify permissions of arbitrary files via a hard link attack on a file while it is being decompressed, whose permissions are changed by bzip2 after the decompression is complete.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in bzip2 1.0.2 and earlier allows local users to modify permissions of arbitrary files via a hard link attack on a file while it is being decompressed, whose permissions are changed by bzip2 after the decompression is complete.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.40%

31.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
BzipBzip20.9
BzipBzip20.9.5_a
BzipBzip20.9.5_b
BzipBzip20.9.5_c
BzipBzip20.9.5_d
BzipBzip20.9_a
BzipBzip20.9_b
BzipBzip20.9_c
BzipBzip21.0
BzipBzip21.0.1
BzipBzip21.0.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0953?
Race condition in bzip2 1.0.2 and earlier allows local users to modify permissions of arbitrary files via a hard link attack on a file while it is being decompressed, whose permissions are changed by bzip2 after the decompression is complete.
How severe is CVE-2005-0953?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0953 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0953?
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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Source: NVD / NIST