CVE-2005-1740
UnknownEPSS 8.64%
Last modified
CVE-2005-1740 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. fixproc in Net-snmp 5.x before 5.2.1-r1 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to modify the contents of those files to execute arbitrary commands, or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.. EPSS estimates a 8.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
fixproc in Net-snmp 5.x before 5.2.1-r1 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to modify the contents of those files to execute arbitrary commands, or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.1 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.3 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.4_pre2 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.5 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.6 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.7 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.8 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.9 |
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.1.2 |
References
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200505-18.xmlVendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200505-18.xmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-1740?
fixproc in Net-snmp 5.x before 5.2.1-r1 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to modify the contents of those files to execute arbitrary commands, or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2005-1740?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1740 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1740?
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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