Vulnerability Details : CVE-2005-1270
The (1) check_update.sh and (2) rkhunter script in Rootkit Hunter before 1.2.3-r1 create temporary files with predictable file names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Products affected by CVE-2005-1270
- cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:rootkit_hunter:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:rootkit_hunter:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:rootkit_hunter:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:rootkit_hunter:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2005-1270
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2005-1270
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2.1
|
LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
3.9
|
2.9
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2005-1270
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13399
Patch
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http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200504-25.xml
Rootkit Hunter: Insecure temporary file creation (GLSA 200504-25) — Gentoo securityPatch
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20279
Rootkit Hunter check_update.sh symlink CVE-2005-1270 Vulnerability Report
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