CVE-2005-4772 — MEDIUM (6.4)

Vulnerability Description

liby2util in Yet another Setup Tool (YaST) in SUSE Linux before 20051007 preserves permissions and ownerships when copying a remote repository, which might allow local users to read or modify sensitive files, possibly giving local users the ability to exploit CVE-2005-3013.

CVSS Score

6.4

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Suse	Suse Linux Openexchange Server	4.0
Suse	Suse Linux School Server	gold
Suse	Suse Linux Standard Server	8.0
Suse	Suse Sled Beagle	10.0
Suse	Suse Linux	1.0

References

http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_22_sr.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15026Patch
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_22_sr.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15026Patch

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-4772?

CVE-2005-4772 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). liby2util in Yet another Setup Tool (YaST) in SUSE Linux before 20051007 preserves permissions and ownerships when copying a remote repository, which might allow local users to read or modify sensitiv...

How severe is CVE-2005-4772?

CVE-2005-4772 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4772?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Suse Suse Linux Openexchange Server, Suse Suse Linux School Server, Suse Suse Linux Standard Server, Suse Suse Sled Beagle, Suse Suse Linux.