CVE-2005-1842 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can modify arbitrary files via symlink attacks on predictable temporary log files in Adobe Version Cue on Mac OS X.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-1842?
CVE-2005-1842 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Aug 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
VCNative for Adobe Version Cue 1.0 and 1.0.1, as used in Creative Suite 1.0 and 1.3, and when running on Mac OS X with Version Cue Workspace, creates temporary log files with predictable names, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1842?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Version Cue.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1842?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1842 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2005-1842 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1842 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p4wf-5f53-6vmw.