Vulnerability Description
Multiple symlink vulnerabilities in portupgrade before 20041226_2 in FreeBSD allow local users to (1) overwrite arbitrary files and possibly replace packages to execute arbitrary code via pkg_fetch, (2) overwrite arbitrary files via temporary files when portupgrade upgrades a port or package, or (3) create arbitrary zero-byte files via the pkgdb.fixme temporary file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14903PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13106Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vuxml.org/freebsd/22f00553-a09d-11d9-a788-0001020eed82.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14903PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13106Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vuxml.org/freebsd/22f00553-a09d-11d9-a788-0001020eed82.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0610?
CVE-2005-0610 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Multiple symlink vulnerabilities in portupgrade before 20041226_2 in FreeBSD allow local users to (1) overwrite arbitrary files and possibly replace packages to execute arbitrary code via pkg_fetch, (...
How severe is CVE-2005-0610?
CVE-2005-0610 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0610?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freebsd Freebsd.