Vulnerability Description
IBM Lotus Notes 6.5.4 and 6.5.5, and 7.0.0 and 7.0.1, uses insecure default permissions (Everyone/Full Control) for the "Notes" folder and all children, which allows local users to gain privileges and modify, add, or delete files in that folder.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Lotus Notes | 6.5.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19537Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27342Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-29/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017086
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=463&uid=swg21246773
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/383092US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/29761
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449126/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20612
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4093Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29660
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19537Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27342Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-29/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017086
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2454?
CVE-2005-2454 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). IBM Lotus Notes 6.5.4 and 6.5.5, and 7.0.0 and 7.0.1, uses insecure default permissions (Everyone/Full Control) for the "Notes" folder and all children, which allows local users to gain privileges and...
How severe is CVE-2005-2454?
CVE-2005-2454 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2454?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Lotus Notes.