CVE-2005-3069 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files in HylaFax, 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
- Available
What is CVE-2005-3069?
CVE-2005-3069 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Sep 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
xferfaxstats in HylaFax 4.2.1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the xferfax$$ temporary file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3069?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hylafax Hylafax.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3069?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2005-3069 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3069 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-3069, DSA-865-1, GHSA-6rxj-p3gc-3ph9.