Vulnerability Description
The open_cmd_tube function in mount.c for gtkdiskfree 1.9.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gtkdiskfree temporary file.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gtkdiskfree | Gtkdiskfree | <= 1.9.3 |
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=104565Vendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112680706715109&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16951
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17005
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17056
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-822
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-01.xml
- http://www.zataz.net/adviso/gtkdiskfree-09052005.txtVendor Advisory
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=104565Vendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112680706715109&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16951
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17005
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17056
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-822
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-01.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2918?
CVE-2005-2918 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The open_cmd_tube function in mount.c for gtkdiskfree 1.9.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gtkdiskfree temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2918?
CVE-2005-2918 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2918?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gtkdiskfree Gtkdiskfree.