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CVE-2005-1038

UnknownEPSS 0.54%

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CVE-2005-1038 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. crontab in Vixie cron 4.1, when running with the -e option, allows local users to read the cron files of other users by changing the file being edited to a symlink. NOTE: there is insufficient information to know whether this is a duplicate of CVE-2001-0235.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

crontab in Vixie cron 4.1, when running with the -e option, allows local users to read the cron files of other users by changing the file being edited to a symlink. NOTE: there is insufficient information to know whether this is a duplicate of CVE-2001-0235.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.54%

41.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Paul VixieVixie Cron4.1
RedhatEnterprise Linux4.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1038?
crontab in Vixie cron 4.1, when running with the -e option, allows local users to read the cron files of other users by changing the file being edited to a symlink. NOTE: there is insufficient information to know whether this is a duplicate of CVE-2001-0235.
How severe is CVE-2005-1038?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1038 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1038?
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