Vulnerability Description
silc daemon (silcd.c) in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) 1.0 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the silcd.[PID].stats temporary file.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Silc | Secure Internet Live Conferencing | 0.9.11 |
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=94587Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16659/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/409672
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14716
- http://www.zataz.net/adviso/silc-server-toolkit-06152005.txt
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=94587Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16659/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/409672
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14716
- http://www.zataz.net/adviso/silc-server-toolkit-06152005.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2809?
CVE-2005-2809 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). silc daemon (silcd.c) in Secure Internet Live Conferencing (SILC) 1.0 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the silcd.[PID].stats temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2809?
CVE-2005-2809 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-2005-2809?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Silc Secure Internet Live Conferencing.