CVE-2005-3111 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can modify arbitrary files via symlink attacks due to predictable temporary filenames in backupninja.
- 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-2005-3111?
CVE-2005-3111 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Sep 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The handler code for backupninja 0.8 and earlier creates temporary files with predictable filenames, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3111?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Debian Backupninja.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3111?
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-2005-3111 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3111 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-3111, DSA-827-1, GHSA-7hxq-86wh-m635.