Vulnerability Description
The sort_offline function for texindex in texinfo 4.8 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
CVSS Score
1.2
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Texinfo | <= 4.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-06:01.texindex.asc
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20061101-01-P
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=328365Exploit
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305530
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/May/msg00004.html
- http://lists.trustix.org/pipermail/tsl-announce/2005-October/000354.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16816Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17070Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17076Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17093Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17211Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17215Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18401Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22929Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23112Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3011?
CVE-2005-3011 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.2 (LOW). The sort_offline function for texindex in texinfo 4.8 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2005-3011?
CVE-2005-3011 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3011?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Texinfo.