CVE-2005-2960
UnknownEPSS 0.43%
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CVE-2005-2960 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. cfengine 1.6.5 and 2.1.16 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files used by vicf.in, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3137.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
cfengine 1.6.5 and 2.1.16 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files used by vicf.in, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3137.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Cfengine | 1.5 | — |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 1.5.3-4 | — |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 1.6 | A10 |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 1.6.5 | — |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 2.0.0 | — |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 2.0.1 | — |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 2.0.2 | — |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 2.0.3 | — |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 2.0.4 | — |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 2.0.5 | — |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 2.0.6 | — |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 2.0.7 | — |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 2.0.8 | — |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 2.1.0 | A6 |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 2.1.7 | P1 |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 2.1.8 | — |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 2.1.9 | — |
| Gnu | Cfengine | 2.1.16 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.1 | — |
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=107871Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17037/Vendor Advisory
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=107871Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17037/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-2960?
cfengine 1.6.5 and 2.1.16 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files used by vicf.in, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3137.
How severe is CVE-2005-2960?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2960 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2960?
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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