Vulnerability Description
cvsbug in CVS 1.12.12 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cvs | Cvs | 1.12.12 |
References
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-05:20.cvsbug.asc
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16765
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014857
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-802
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-806
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-756.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1667
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=166366Patch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-05:20.cvsbug.asc
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16765
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014857
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-802
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-806
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-756.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2693?
CVE-2005-2693 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). cvsbug in CVS 1.12.12 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2005-2693?
CVE-2005-2693 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-2005-2693?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cvs Cvs.