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CVE-2005-4772

6.4 · MEDIUM

liby2util in Yet another Setup Tool (YaST) in SUSE Linux before 20051007 preserves permissions and ownerships when copying a remote repository, which might allow local users to read or modify sensi…

Published Dec 31, 2005suseEPSS 1.22%

Overview

CVE-2005-4772 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting suse suse_linux_openexchange_server. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

liby2util in Yet another Setup Tool (YaST) in SUSE Linux before 20051007 preserves permissions and ownerships when copying a remote repository, which might allow local users to read or modify sensitive files, possibly giving local users the ability to exploit CVE-2005-3013.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from suse. Update suse_linux_openexchange_server 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4772?

CVE-2005-4772 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting suse suse_linux_openexchange_server. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-4772?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-4772?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from suse. Update suse_linux_openexchange_server 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.

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