Vulnerability Description
gen-index in GNATS 4.0, 4.1.0, and possibly earlier versions, when installed setuid, does not properly check files passed to the -o argument and opens the file with write access, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Gnats | 4.0 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112066901231154&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15963
- http://www.pi3.int.pl/adv/gnats.txt
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112066901231154&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15963
- http://www.pi3.int.pl/adv/gnats.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2180?
CVE-2005-2180 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). gen-index in GNATS 4.0, 4.1.0, and possibly earlier versions, when installed setuid, does not properly check files passed to the -o argument and opens the file with write access, which allows local us...
How severe is CVE-2005-2180?
CVE-2005-2180 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2180?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Gnats.