CVE-2005-3111

Description

The handler code for backupninja 0.8 and earlier creates temporary files with predictable filenames, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.08%

Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-827	patch vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17018	third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/16995/	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14978	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22461	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3111?: CVE-2005-3111 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-3111?: To fix CVE-2005-3111, 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-2005-3111 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-3111 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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