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CVE-2005-0610

7.2 · HIGH

Multiple symlink vulnerabilities in portupgrade before 20041226_2 in FreeBSD allow local users to (1) overwrite arbitrary files and possibly replace packages to execute arbitrary code via pkg_fetch…

Published Apr 12, 2005freebsdEPSS 0.39%

Overview

CVE-2005-0610 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting freebsd freebsd. It was published on April 12, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple symlink vulnerabilities in portupgrade before 20041226_2 in FreeBSD allow local users to (1) overwrite arbitrary files and possibly replace packages to execute arbitrary code via pkg_fetch, (2) overwrite arbitrary files via temporary files when portupgrade upgrades a port or package, or (3) create arbitrary zero-byte files via the pkgdb.fixme temporary file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freebsd. Update freebsd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/14903Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/13106Refwww.vuxml.org/freebsd/22f00553-a09d-11d9-a788-0001020eed82.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/14903Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/13106Refwww.vuxml.org/freebsd/22f00553-a09d-11d9-a788-0001020eed82.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0610?

CVE-2005-0610 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting freebsd freebsd. It was published on April 12, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-0610?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-0610?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freebsd. Update freebsd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-0610?

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