Vulnerability Description
chkstat in SuSE Linux 9.0 through 10.0 allows local users to modify permissions of files by creating a hardlink to a file from a world-writable directory, which can cause the link count to drop to 1 when the file is deleted or replaced, which is then modified by chkstat to use weaker permissions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Suse Linux | 10.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 9.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17290/
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_62_permissions.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/20263
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15182
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22853
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17290/
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_62_permissions.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/20263
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15182
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22853
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3321?
CVE-2005-3321 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). chkstat in SuSE Linux 9.0 through 10.0 allows local users to modify permissions of files by creating a hardlink to a file from a world-writable directory, which can cause the link count to drop to 1 w...
How severe is CVE-2005-3321?
CVE-2005-3321 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-2005-3321?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Suse Linux, Suse Suse Linux.