CVE-2005-2300 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 19 Jul 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files, potentially compromising system integrity.

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-2005-2300?

CVE-2005-2300 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jul 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Skype 1.1.0.20 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the skype_profile.jpg temporary file.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2300?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Skype Technologies Skype.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2300?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2300 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-2005-2300 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2300 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4x69-qp93-p8fv.