Vulnerability Description
PADL MigrationTools 46, when a failure occurs, stores contents of /etc/shadow in a world-readable /tmp/nis.$$.ldif file, and possibly other sensitive information in other temporary files, which are not properly managed by (1) migrate_all_online.sh, (2) migrate_all_offline.sh, (3) migrate_all_netinfo_online.sh, (4) migrate_all_netinfo_offline.sh, (5) migrate_all_nis_online.sh, (6) migrate_all_nis_offline.sh, (7) migrate_all_nisplus_online.sh, and (8) migrate_all_nisplus_offline.sh.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Padl Software | Migrationtools | 46 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=338920
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17530Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/20839
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2427
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42335
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=338920
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17530Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/20839
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2427
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42335
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4683?
CVE-2005-4683 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). PADL MigrationTools 46, when a failure occurs, stores contents of /etc/shadow in a world-readable /tmp/nis.$$.ldif file, and possibly other sensitive information in other temporary files, which are no...
How severe is CVE-2005-4683?
CVE-2005-4683 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-2005-4683?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Padl Software Migrationtools.