Vulnerability Description
langen2kvtml in KDE 3.0 to 3.4.2 creates insecure temporary files in /tmp with predictable names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kde | 3.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16428
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014675
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-818
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20050815-1.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:159
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14561
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16428
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014675
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-818
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20050815-1.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:159
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14561
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2101?
CVE-2005-2101 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). langen2kvtml in KDE 3.0 to 3.4.2 creates insecure temporary files in /tmp with predictable names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-2101?
CVE-2005-2101 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2101?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Kde.