Vulnerability Description
fixproc in Net-snmp 5.x before 5.2.1-r1 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to modify the contents of those files to execute arbitrary commands, or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Net-Snmp | Net-Snmp | 5.0.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15471
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16999
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17135
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18635
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200505-18.xmlVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014039
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:025
- http://www.osvdb.org/16778
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-373.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-395.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13715
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0598
- http://www.zataz.net/adviso/net-snmp-05182005.txt
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15471
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1740?
CVE-2005-1740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). fixproc in Net-snmp 5.x before 5.2.1-r1 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to modify the contents of those files to execute arbitrary commands, or overwrite arbitrary files v...
How severe is CVE-2005-1740?
CVE-2005-1740 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1740?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Net-Snmp Net-Snmp.