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CVE-2005-2991

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

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CVE-2005-2991 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ncompress 4.2.4 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files using (1) zdiff or (2) zcmp, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0970.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ncompress 4.2.4 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files using (1) zdiff or (2) zcmp, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0970.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.37%

28.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NcompressNcompress<= 4.2.4_r1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2991?
ncompress 4.2.4 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files using (1) zdiff or (2) zcmp, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0970.
How severe is CVE-2005-2991?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2991 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2991?
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