CVE-2005-3088
UnknownEPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2005-3088 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. fetchmailconf before 1.49 in fetchmail 6.2.0, 6.2.5 and 6.2.5.2 creates configuration files with insecure world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as passwords.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
fetchmailconf before 1.49 in fetchmail 6.2.0, 6.2.5 and 6.2.5.2 creates configuration files with insecure world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as passwords.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 6.2.0 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 6.2.5 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 6.2.5.2 |
References
- http://fetchmail.berlios.de/fetchmail-SA-2005-02.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17293Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17349Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17446Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17491Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17495Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17631Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18895Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21253Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-214A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://fetchmail.berlios.de/fetchmail-SA-2005-02.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17293Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17349Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17446Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17491Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17495Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17631Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18895Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21253Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-214A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-3088?
fetchmailconf before 1.49 in fetchmail 6.2.0, 6.2.5 and 6.2.5.2 creates configuration files with insecure world-readable permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as passwords.
How severe is CVE-2005-3088?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3088 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3088?
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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