CVE-2005-3785
UnknownEPSS 1.10%
Last modified
CVE-2005-3785 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Second-order symlink vulnerability in eix-sync.in in Ebuild IndeX (eix) before 0.5.0_pre2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the exi.X.sync temporary file, which is processed by the diff-eix program.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Second-order symlink vulnerability in eix-sync.in in Ebuild IndeX (eix) before 0.5.0_pre2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the exi.X.sync temporary file, which is processed by the diff-eix program.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo | Linux Eix | <= 0.3 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17699Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200511-19.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17699Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200511-19.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-3785?
Second-order symlink vulnerability in eix-sync.in in Ebuild IndeX (eix) before 0.5.0_pre2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the exi.X.sync temporary file, which is processed by the diff-eix program.
How severe is CVE-2005-3785?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3785 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3785?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2005-3785?
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