CVE-2005-0159

Description

The tpkg-* scripts in the toolchain-source 3.0.4 package on Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/14277	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12540	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-679	patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19317	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0159?: CVE-2005-0159 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0159?: To fix CVE-2005-0159, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-0159 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-0159 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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