CVE-2005-3011
UnknownEPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2005-3011 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The sort_offline function for texindex in texinfo 4.8 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The sort_offline function for texindex in texinfo 4.8 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Texinfo | <= 4.8 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16816Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17070Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17076Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17093Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17211Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17215Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18401Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22929Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23112Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24788Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25402Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1267Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1939Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16816Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17070Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17076Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17093Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17211Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17215Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18401Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22929Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23112Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24788Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25402Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1267Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1939Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-3011?
The sort_offline function for texindex in texinfo 4.8 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-3011?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3011 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3011?
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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