Vulnerability Description
IPCop (aka IPCop Firewall) before 1.4.10 has world-readable permissions for the backup.key file, which might allow local users to overwrite system configuration files and gain privileges by creating a malicious encrypted backup archive owned by "nobody", then executing ipcoprscfg to restore from this backup.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ipcop | Ipcop | 1.4.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17513/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=369759
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1344032&group_id=40604&
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15377Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23056
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17513/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=369759
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1344032&group_id=40604&
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15377Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23056
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4659?
CVE-2005-4659 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). IPCop (aka IPCop Firewall) before 1.4.10 has world-readable permissions for the backup.key file, which might allow local users to overwrite system configuration files and gain privileges by creating a...
How severe is CVE-2005-4659?
CVE-2005-4659 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-2005-4659?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ipcop Ipcop.