CVE-2005-1740 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can exploit insecure temporary file handling in fixproc to execute arbitrary commands or overwrite files via symlink attacks.
- 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-2005-1740?
CVE-2005-1740 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 May 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
fixproc in Net-snmp 5.x before 5.2.1-r1 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows local users to modify the contents of those files to execute arbitrary commands, or overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1740?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Net-Snmp Net-Snmp.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1740?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2005-1740 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1740 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w3v6-wf2m-xghj.