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CVE-2005-3321

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

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CVE-2005-3321 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. chkstat in SuSE Linux 9.0 through 10.0 allows local users to modify permissions of files by creating a hardlink to a file from a world-writable directory, which can cause the link count to drop to 1 when the file is deleted or replaced, which is then modified by chkstat to use weaker permissions.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

chkstat in SuSE Linux 9.0 through 10.0 allows local users to modify permissions of files by creating a hardlink to a file from a world-writable directory, which can cause the link count to drop to 1 when the file is deleted or replaced, which is then modified by chkstat to use weaker permissions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.40%

31.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NovellSuse Linux10.0
SuseSuse Linux9.0
SuseSuse Linux9.1
SuseSuse Linux9.2
SuseSuse Linux9.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3321?
chkstat in SuSE Linux 9.0 through 10.0 allows local users to modify permissions of files by creating a hardlink to a file from a world-writable directory, which can cause the link count to drop to 1 when the file is deleted or replaced, which is then modified by chkstat to use weaker permissions.
How severe is CVE-2005-3321?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3321 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3321?
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