CVE-2005-1760

Description

sysreport 1.3.15 and earlier includes contents of the up2date file in a report, which leaks the password for a proxy server in plaintext and allows local users to gain privileges.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.63%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A623	signature vdb entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9522	signature vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13936	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/15675	third party advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014181	vdb entry
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-502.html	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1760?: CVE-2005-1760 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-1760?: To fix CVE-2005-1760, 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-2005-1760 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-1760 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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