Vulnerability Description
everybuddy 0.4.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file created by a system call to wget.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Everybuddy | Everybuddy | <= 0.4.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=94473ExploitIssue Tracking
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-June/034422.htmlNot ApplicableVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014110Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13865Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zataz.net/adviso/everybuddy-06062005.txtBroken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=94473ExploitIssue Tracking
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-June/034422.htmlNot ApplicableVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014110Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13865Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zataz.net/adviso/everybuddy-06062005.txtBroken LinkVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1880?
CVE-2005-1880 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). everybuddy 0.4.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file created by a system call to wget.
How severe is CVE-2005-1880?
CVE-2005-1880 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1880?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Everybuddy Everybuddy.