Vulnerability Description
run-mozilla.sh in Thunderbird, with debugging enabled, allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Thunderbird | 1.5.0.9 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19863
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19941
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1046
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1051
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:173
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:174
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14443
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/157-1/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19863
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19941
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1046
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1051
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:173
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:174
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14443
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2353?
CVE-2005-2353 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). run-mozilla.sh in Thunderbird, with debugging enabled, allows local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-2353?
CVE-2005-2353 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-2005-2353?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mozilla Thunderbird.