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CVE-2005-1916

nvd nist
Published: Jul 6, 2005Modified: Apr 16, 2026

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5.5
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD

Description

linki.py in ekg 2005-06-05 and earlier allows local users to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Affected (2)

Ekg Project
1 product
Ekg
Debian
1 product
Debian Linux
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Ekg
Up to 2005-06-05
Configuration B
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Debian Linux
Version 3.1

Related CWEs

CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

References (8)

Source: secalert@redhat.com
Mailing ListTechnical Description
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Mailing List
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Broken LinkVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing ListTechnical Description
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken LinkVendor Advisory

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