Vulnerability Description
Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Unix/Linux File Servers 5.0-5 uses world-writable permissions for the (1) log and (2) license directory, which allows local users to delete log files, append to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on kavmonitor.log, or delete license keys and prevent keepup2date from properly executing.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kaspersky Lab | Kaspersky Anti-Virus | 5.0.5 |
References
- ftp://ftp.aerasec.de/pub/advisories/kav4unix/kav4unix-local-root-exploit.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112387573811339&w=2
- ftp://ftp.aerasec.de/pub/advisories/kav4unix/kav4unix-local-root-exploit.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112387573811339&w=2
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2582?
CVE-2005-2582 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Unix/Linux File Servers 5.0-5 uses world-writable permissions for the (1) log and (2) license directory, which allows local users to delete log files, append to arbitrary file...
How severe is CVE-2005-2582?
CVE-2005-2582 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2582?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kaspersky Lab Kaspersky Anti-Virus.