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CVE-2005-3387

4.6 · MEDIUM

The startup script in packages/RedHat/ntop.init in ntop before 3.2, when ntop.conf is writable by users besides root, creates temporary files insecurely, which allows remote attackers to execute ar…

Published Nov 1, 2005luca_deriEPSS 0.87%

Overview

CVE-2005-3387 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting luca_deri ntop. It was published on November 1, 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 startup script in packages/RedHat/ntop.init in ntop before 3.2, when ntop.conf is writable by users besides root, creates temporary files insecurely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from luca_deri. Update ntop 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
luca_derintop0Affected

References

Reflistgateway.unipi.it/pipermail/ntop-dev/2005-March/005296.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/17382Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/15242Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2251Reflistgateway.unipi.it/pipermail/ntop-dev/2005-March/005296.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/17382Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/15242Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2251

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3387?

CVE-2005-3387 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting luca_deri ntop. It was published on November 1, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-3387?

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-2005-3387?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from luca_deri. Update ntop 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-2005-3387?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-3387 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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