CVE-2005-2663 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on log files in masqmail, requiring local access.
- 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-2005-2663?
CVE-2005-2663 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Sep 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
masqmail before 0.2.18 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a log file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2663?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Masqmail Masqmail.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2663?
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-2005-2663 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2663 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-22g9-8497-wf8p.