Vulnerability Description
Race condition in shtool 2.0.1 and earlier allows local users to modify or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files after they have been created, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-1751.
CVSS Score
1.2
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Shtool | Shtool | <= 2.0.1 |
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=93782Patch
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111955937622637&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15668
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200506-08.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13767
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=93782Patch
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111955937622637&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15668
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200506-08.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13767
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1759?
CVE-2005-1759 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.2 (LOW). Race condition in shtool 2.0.1 and earlier allows local users to modify or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files after they have been created, a different vulnerability than C...
How severe is CVE-2005-1759?
CVE-2005-1759 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1759?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Shtool Shtool.