CVE-2005-0365 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 11 Feb 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on predictable temporary files in the KDE dcopidlng script.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2005-0365?

CVE-2005-0365 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Kde Kde, published on 11 Feb 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The dcopidlng script in KDE 3.2.x and 3.3.x creates temporary files with predictable filenames, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0365?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kde Kde.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0365?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2005-0365 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0365 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-j3f3-xgcv-vhcf.