CVE-2005-3340 Other in n/a
Insecure temporary file creation in Tux Paint import script allows local attackers to potentially manipulate files, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-3340?
CVE-2005-3340 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jan 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The tuxpaint-import.sh script in Tux Paint (tuxpaint) 0.9.14 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, with unknown impact and attack vectors.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3340?
It affects 1 product.
Products include New Breed Software Tux Paint.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3340?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2005-3340 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3340 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-3340, DSA-941-1, GHSA-jc4f-m57j-73wq.