CVE-2005-2311 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files in SMS software.
- 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-2005-2311?
CVE-2005-2311 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
SMS 1.9.2m and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) request1 or (2) request2 temporary files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2311?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sms Sms.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2311?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2311 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-2005-2311 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2311 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-975m-vmx3-xq93.