Vulnerability Description
Race condition in shtool 2.0.1 and earlier allows local users to create or modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .shtool.$$ temporary file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-1759.
CVSS Score
3.7
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Shtool | Shtool | <= 2.0.1 |
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=93782
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111955937622637&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15496
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15668
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014059
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-789
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200506-08.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-564.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13767
- http://www.zataz.net/adviso/shtool-05252005.txtVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=93782
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111955937622637&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15496
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1751?
CVE-2005-1751 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). Race condition in shtool 2.0.1 and earlier allows local users to create or modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .shtool.$$ temporary file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-1759.
How severe is CVE-2005-1751?
CVE-2005-1751 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1751?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Shtool Shtool.