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CVE-2005-1707

MediumPublished

The fn_show_postinst function in Gentoo webapp-config before 1.10-r14 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the...

Published: May 24, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: May 26, 2005

Primary CVSS

4.6/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

1.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 60.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The fn_show_postinst function in Gentoo webapp-config before 1.10-r14 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the postinst.txt temporary file.

Sources

Gentoo Webapp-Config 1.10 - Insecure File CreationExploit
Eric Romang · linux · May 26, 2005

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