CVE-2005-1916
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2005-1916 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. linki.py in ekg 2005-06-05 and earlier allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
linki.py in ekg 2005-06-05 and earlier allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ekg Project | Ekg | <= 2005-06-05 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.1 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112060146011122&w=2Mailing List, Technical Description
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-760Third Party Advisory
- http://www.zataz.net/adviso/ekg-06062005.txtBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112060146011122&w=2Mailing List, Technical Description
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-760Third Party Advisory
- http://www.zataz.net/adviso/ekg-06062005.txtBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-1916?
linki.py in ekg 2005-06-05 and earlier allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-1916?
CVE-2005-1916 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1916?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2005-1916?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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