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A vulnerability was found in Novell Linux Desktop 9. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file var/cache/fonts of the component Fonts. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:
tetex in Novell Linux Desktop 9 allows local users to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a symlink attack in the /var/cache/fonts directory.
The weakness was shared 05/02/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.suse.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-1065 since 04/12/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The entry 24813 is related to this item.
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Exploiting
Class: SymlinkCWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
ATT&CK: Unknown
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Timeline
04/08/2005 🔍04/12/2005 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: novell.comAdvisory: lists.suse.com
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2005-1065 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 13072 - SUSE Tetex tmp File Existence Disclosure Vulnerability
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Entry
Created: 03/10/2015 23:05Updated: 07/22/2017 10:16
Changes: 03/10/2015 23:05 (47), 07/22/2017 10:16 (6)
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