CVE-2005-3387

Description

The startup script in packages/RedHat/ntop.init in ntop before 3.2, when ntop.conf is writable by users besides root, creates temporary files insecurely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.43%

Vendor Advisory unipi.it Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2251	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15242	vdb entry patch
http://listgateway.unipi.it/pipermail/ntop-dev/2005-March/005296.html	mailing list vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17382	third party advisory patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3387?: CVE-2005-3387 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-3387?: To fix CVE-2005-3387, 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-2005-3387 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-3387 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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