VDB-24829 · CVE-2005-1065 · BID 13072

Novell Linux Desktop 9 Fonts var/cache/fonts symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Novell Linux Desktop 9. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the file var/cache/fonts of the component Fonts. This manipulation causes symlink. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2005-1065. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

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 vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 13072†). The entry VDB-24813 is related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Vendor

Novell

Name

Linux Desktop

Version

License

commercial

Support

end of life

Website

Vendor: https://www.novell.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.0

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/08/2005 🔍
04/12/2005 +4 days 🔍
05/02/2005 +20 days 🔍
05/02/2005 +0 days 🔍
03/10/2015 +3599 days 🔍
07/22/2017 +865 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: novell.com

Advisory: lists.suse.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-1065 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1065
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-24829
SecurityFocus: 13072 - SUSE Tetex tmp File Existence Disclosure Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 23:05
Updated: 07/22/2017 10:16
Changes: 03/10/2015 23:05 (47), 07/22/2017 10:16 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:458:103

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