Vulnerability Description
unshar (unshar.c) in sharutils 4.2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the unsh.X temporary file.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Sharutils | 4.2.1 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=302412Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-377.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12981
- https://bugzilla.ubuntu.com/show_bug.cgi?id=8459Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19957
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/104-1/
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=302412Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-377.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12981
- https://bugzilla.ubuntu.com/show_bug.cgi?id=8459Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19957
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/104-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0990?
CVE-2005-0990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). unshar (unshar.c) in sharutils 4.2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the unsh.X temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2005-0990?
CVE-2005-0990 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0990?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Sharutils.