Vulnerability Details : CVE-2005-1916
linki.py in ekg 2005-06-05 and earlier allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Products affected by CVE-2005-1916
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ekg_project:ekg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2005-1916
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-2005-1916
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
3.9
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
5.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST | 2024-01-26 |
CWE ids for CVE-2005-1916
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2005-1916
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http://www.zataz.net/adviso/ekg-06062005.txt
ZATAZ » Page non trouvéeBroken Link;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-760
[SECURITY] [DSA 760-1] New ekg packages fix several vulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112198499417250&w=2
'Multiple vulnerabilities in libgadu and ekg package' - MARCMailing List
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112060146011122&w=2
'ekg insecure temporary file creation and arbitrary code execution' - MARCMailing List;Technical Description
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