CVE-2005-1064 in Filesystem Snapshot Utility

Summary

The copy_symlink function in rsnapshot 1.2.0 and 1.1.x before 1.1.7 changes the ownership of files that a symlink points to rather than the symlink itself, which allows local users to obtain access to arbitrary files.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

• Reservation: 04/12/2005
• Disclosure: 04/10/2005
• Moderation: VulDB entry created
• Entries: VDB-24156 (1)
• CPE: ready
• CWE: CWE-61 (Confirmed)
• CVSS: 5.9
• EPSS: 0.00077
• Activities: Very Low

Sources

• MITRE: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-1064
• NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-1064
• CVE Details: https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2005-1064/