Vulnerability Description
The fn_show_postinst function in Gentoo webapp-config before 1.10-r14 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the postinst.txt temporary file.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo | Linux Webapp-Config | 1.10 |
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=91785
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15445Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014027ExploitPatch
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200506-13.xml
- http://www.osvdb.org/16746
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13780
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0809
- http://www.zataz.net/adviso/webapp-config-05182005.txtExploitVendor Advisory
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=91785
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15445Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014027ExploitPatch
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200506-13.xml
- http://www.osvdb.org/16746
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13780
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0809
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1707?
CVE-2005-1707 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The fn_show_postinst function in Gentoo webapp-config before 1.10-r14 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the postinst.txt temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2005-1707?
CVE-2005-1707 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1707?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gentoo Linux Webapp-Config.