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CVE-2005-2672

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

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CVE-2005-2672 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. pwmconfig in LM_sensors before 2.9.1 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the fancontrol temporary file.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

pwmconfig in LM_sensors before 2.9.1 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the fancontrol temporary file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.43%

34.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.0.0
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.0.1
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.0.2
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.1.0
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.1.1
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.1.2
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.2.0
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.2.1
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.2.2
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.3.0
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.3.1
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.3.2
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.3.3
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.3.4
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.4.0
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.4.4
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.4.5
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.5.0
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.5.1
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.5.2
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.5.3
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.5.4
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.5.5
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.6.0
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.6.1
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.6.2
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.6.3
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.6.4
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.6.5
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.7.0
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.8.0
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.8.1
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.8.2
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.8.3
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.8.4
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.8.5
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.8.6
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.8.7
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.8.8
Lm SensorsLm Sensors2.9.0

References

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2672?
pwmconfig in LM_sensors before 2.9.1 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the fancontrol temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2672?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2672 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2672?
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