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CVE-2005-2944

4.6 · MEDIUM

The perform_file_save function in GNOME Workstation Command Center (gwcc) 0.9.6 and earlier allows local users to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gwcc_out.txt tempo…

Published Sep 16, 2005brent_elyEPSS 0.33%

Overview

CVE-2005-2944 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting brent_ely gnome_workstation_command_center. It was published on September 16, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The perform_file_save function in GNOME Workstation Command Center (gwcc) 0.9.6 and earlier allows local users to create and overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the gwcc_out.txt temporary file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from brent_ely. Update gnome_workstation_command_center 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
brent_elygnome_workstation_command_center0Affected

References

Refbugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=104566Refsecunia.com/advisories/16833Refwww.zataz.net/adviso/gwcc-09052005.txtRefbugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=104566Refsecunia.com/advisories/16833Refwww.zataz.net/adviso/gwcc-09052005.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2944?

CVE-2005-2944 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting brent_ely gnome_workstation_command_center. It was published on September 16, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-2944?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. 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-2005-2944?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from brent_ely. Update gnome_workstation_command_center 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-2005-2944?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-2944 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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