CVE-2005-2944

Description

The perform_file_save function in GNOME Workstation Command Center (gwcc) 0.9.6 and earlier allows local users to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gwcc_out.txt temporary file.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory zataz.net

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/16833	third party advisory
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=104566	patch
http://www.zataz.net/adviso/gwcc-09052005.txt	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2944?: CVE-2005-2944 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-2944?: To fix CVE-2005-2944, 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-2005-2944 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-2944 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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